Mammillaria carmenae
Anales Inst. Biol. Univ. Nac. Mexico 24(2): 233 (-235; fig. 12). 1954
Family
Cactaceae
Genus
Species
Mammillaria carmenae
Author
Castañeda
Chinese genus
乳突球属
Chinese name
-
DescriptionEdit description
Central Spines
There are no central spines.
Seeds
Black.
Description
Mammillaria carmenaeSN|20921]]SN|20921]] is a small solitary or clustering cactus with globose stems, the areoles with about 100 cream radial spines; white or pink-tinged flowers 1cm in length are borne towards the apex of each stem in spring and summer.
Tubercles
Conical. Axil
Flowers
Diurnal, (usually) creamy white to pink or pale pink with pink tinged midribs, up to 11 mm long.
Blooming Season
Plants blooms at the same time in late winter-early spring, and are very generous with their flowers.
Radial Spines
More than 100, soft, fine, flexible, star-like, white or pale yellow (or gold), up to 5 mm long.
Fruits
Greenish.