Xerophyte

Seeds

Black.

Description

Globular cactus, generally solitary.

Roots

Fat taproot.

Tubercles

Cylindrical, widely separated,with watery sap, 12 mm. long, 2-3 mm. wide at base.

Flowers

Bell shaped, 15 - 30 mm long and in diameter the Mammillaria aureilanataSN|2309]]SN|2309]] var. alba has creamy flowers in winter while the Mammillaria aureilanataSN|2309]]SN|2309]] var. aureilanata has large pink flowers.

Blooming Season

Flowers from February to April.

Spines

Only radials 25 - 30, bristly, flexible hair-like transparent white to yellowish.

Stem

Depressed globose, glossy dark green without latex, to 7.5 cm high up to 10 cm in diameter, tuberous basally.

Fruits

Pinkish-white, club-shaped.