Xerophyte

Central Spines

Generally it has no central spine(s).

Description

Pediocactus bradyiSN|14633]]SN|14633]] is a small cactus species with globular semi-globose stem, 4-6 cm tall, 5 cm in diameter (in habitat forms clumps and individual heads are only 1-2 cm across).

Flowers

Pale-yellow to olive-white silky, 2,5-4 cm in diameter, 2 cm high. Back of petals brown-edged in white.

Blooming Season

Early March-April.

Radial Spines

12 to 15 short spreading, almost pectinate, white to yellow, 2 to 6 mm long.

Areoles

Elliptic, densely felted.