Xerophyte

Description

It is a slow growing rare miniature species, erect to prostrate usually unbranched [or rarely branched], not deep-seated in substrate.

Roots

The roots are distinctly tuberous to carrot-like.

Flowers

Pinkish-white .

Spines

White to pale orange-tan or bluish-tan, that are smaller than in E. micromeris.

Stem

Thin-necked, spinning top shaped only partially covered with spines. It grows to about 10 cm tall and elongates with age.