Xerophyte

Description

Similar to the standard Turbinicarpus pseudomacrochele ssp. krainzianus, but smaller.

Note

This species is one of those Turbinicarpus which pass a purely radial-spined youth stage in which they are already floriferous. Most of the plants after several years develop the long curled central spines, giving the plant its fuzzy appearance.

Flowers

Same as in the type species (krainzianus)

Stem

Elongated up to 4 cm high, 8-12 mm in diameter. This taxon seems to be fairly variable in body diameter. Cultivated specimens also generally have a larger diameter than that shown in the description.

Fruits

Spherical, 3-5 mm long, with remnants of dried flower.