Xerophyte

Description

Parodia linkii is cryptic species strictly allied to Parodia ottinis that is very variable and has numerous synonyms for its various regional forms.

Flowers

Several produced together, yellow, about 2.5-4 cm in diameter, stigmas yellow or pale red.

Ribs

Mostly 10-15, occasionally more.

Stem

Up to 15 cm in diameter.

Areoles

Shallowly notches between tubercles.