Xerophyte

Central Spines

1-2, longer and darker than the radials.

Description

Mammillaria haageanaSN|20864]]SN|20850]] subs. elegans (replaced name of Mammillaria collinaSN|20850]]SN|20864]]) is a very symmetrical solitary globular cactus wrapped by short white spines with ring of fine rose-purple flowers circling the crown of the plant. The fruit locally known as “chilito” is edible (not to be confused with the true “chilito” or chili pepper ).

Tubercles

Cylindrical up to 1 cm long, woolly in their axils.

Flowers

Rose-colored, 1.5 to 2 cm. long.

Blooming Season

Late winter to early spring.

Stem

Simple globose 5-8 cm (12-13) cm in diameter, apex somewhat depressed and clothed with white wool.

Radial Spines

16-18, white, up to 4 mm long.

Fruits

2 cm long, red.