Xerophyte

Central Spines

(0-)1(-3) hooked usually present in the seedling stage, 3-5 (or more) mm long, yellow-orangish with a darker coffee coloured tip. Adult specimens usually have only pure radial spines.

Seeds

Circular, black, 2 mm in diameter, 1 mm thick.

Tubercles

Cylindrical 5 mm long 2 mm in diameter evenly disposed. Axil with white-yellowish wool.

Flowers

Creamy coloured 10 mm long, 6 mm across.

Stem

Cylindrical, dark green, 5 cm in diameter and up to 7 cm tall.

Radial Spines

50-70 short, sharp, creamy-yellowish 3 mm long.

Fruits

Bright red about 10 mm long and 3 mm in diameter.