Xerophyte

Central Spines

1-2,10-15 mm long.

Description

Eriosyce reconditaSN|2876]]SN|2876]] is a spherical, sometimes branching cactus species. Two subspecies of Eriosyce reconditaSN|2876]]SN|2876]] are recognized, the nominate form and subs. iquiquensis.

Roots

Taproots expanded, often with necks.

Flowers

Borne on young areoles, funnelform, white to pinkish to yellow, 1.5-4 cm long, 2-3.5 cm in diameter; pericarpels and floral tubes with wool and sometimes bristles.

Spines

Thin, needle-like, black.

Ribs

10-13, notched and forming tubercles and often with sunken areoles.

Stem

Subglobose to globose grey to dark green, 2-10 cm in diameter, with sunken stem tips.

Radial Spines

6-10,5-10 mm long.

Fruits

Club-shaped, elongate, hollow, dehiscing by basal pores.