Xerophyte

Flowers

Like those of the well known A. myriostigma, pale-yellow, shining-silk.

Blooming Season

Spring to summer.

Spines

None.

Ribs

Usually 5.

Stem

Pentagonal to almost spherical with pointed tubercles along the ribs edges, in fact its areoles stick out with large notches between them, giving them a saw tooth look. The stems is maculate (spotted) with white cloud-like patches and can be 5-10 cm in diameter.