Xerophyte

Central Spines

Usually 1, similar to radials.

Seeds

Brown.

Tubercles

Obtusely conical, laterally compressed. The axil is densely woolly.

Flowers

Diurnal 2 cm yellowish. Stigmas yellow.

Blooming Season

Early spring.

Stem

Globose to short cylindrical, dark green to bronze, 8 - 10 cm in diameter. With latex. Parastichy

Radial Spines

6-13, straight and very sharp bright yellow to dark brown, to 20 mm long.

Fruits

Club shaped, dark red,