Xerophyte

Central Spines

1 straight, 10 - 30 mm long (but often missing).

Description

Mammillaria spinosissima cv. Un PicoSN|15268]]SN|15268]] is a stable genetic mutation in which each areole only produces one spine, but some perfectly spineless areoles are also present. The crest form - despite to its beauty - is still very rare and sought after by collectors, for its unique features.

Tubercles

Ovate conical, four-sided basally, the axil is lightly woolly.

Flowers

Purple red, 12 mm long and in diameter.

Stem

Fan shaped, dark blue-green, rarely exceeding 8 cm in width, soon forming tangled brain-like cushions up to 30 (or more) cm in diameter. Without latex.

Radial Spines

0

Fruits

Red or greenish.