Xerophyte

Description

Solitary or slowly clumping cacti.

Roots

Thick tuberous root that pulls the plant below ground to avoid the hot sun.

Flowers

Pink or white funnel-shaped flowers, 2.5-4 cm long, up to 6 cm in diameter, appearance in spring and summer. Flowers push through the body from the crown.

Spines

Nearly spineless, with 1 to 3 thin yellow spines, 3 to 15 mm long.

Ribs

5 to 7 ribs, either tuberculate or slightly wavy, separated by broad furrows.

Stem

Plump, soft, flattened or globose , dark green with slightly lighter ridges, up to 10 cm tall, 8 cm in diameter.

Fruits

Green berries near the stem tip

Areoles

Small with whitish felt, 5 mm inches apart.