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Endangered
CITES App. II
Primary
Gymnocalycium bruchii var. niveum
Succulenta (Netherlands) 68(9): 180 (1989)
Family
Cactaceae
Genus
Species
Gymnocalycium bruchii var. niveum
Author
Rausch
Chinese genus
裸萼球属
Chinese name
-
Accepted
DescriptionEdit description
Description
miniature clumping succulent, clusters when small.
Note
This slow-growing plant will eventually form clusters up to 15 cm across.
Flowers
Bell to funnel-shaped, 6 cm wide, are an unusual shade of lavender-white in early spring followed by green fruits.
Spines
White bristly, straight or curved
Stem
Flattened, blue/green, thick growing up to 4 cm in diameter, 6 cm long.