Xerophyte

Central Spines

None.

Seeds

Black.

Description

Solitary or clumping (mat forming).

Tubercles

Cylindrical, rounded above with wool and white bristles in the axils.

Flowers

Bright pink-purple, up to 25 mm long and 15 mm in diameter.

Blooming Season

April, May.

Stem

Depressed globose to globose, light green, up to 7 cm in height and in diameter, without latex.

Radial Spines

Up to 80 or more, unequal, small, tightly fitting, low lying, pure white, 4 - 6 mm long.

Fruits

Club shaped, red.