Xerophyte

Description

It is a very small clumping species, widespread and extremely variable that has received numerous unnecessary names. Some of its variable forms don't really look like the same species.

Roots

tap root

Spines

Short glass-white.

Stem

Individual heads short-cylindrical 2-4 cm wide, 4 cm tall, The colour of the epidermis vary from grey-green or olive-green to dark purple-green with violet tints.