Xerophyte

Central Spines

About 4 (but varying from 2 to 12) medium length (6-12 mm long), needle-like, stouter than radials, purple, red-brown, orangish or white.

Seeds

Dull black tuberculate.

Description

Parodia scopaSN|15897]]SN|15897]] is a silvery spined cactus often clustering with showy yellow flowers. The stems are almost hidden by soft tufts of bristly white and red-brown spines somewhat similar to small brushes. The crested form Parodia scopaSN|15897]]SN|15897]] f. cristata - despite to its beauty - is very rare and sought after by collectors for its white covering of fine bristly.

Blooming Season

seson

Ribs

Low, obtuse, finely notched into low warts tipped with areoles.

Stem

Dark green, fan-shaped forming up to 5 cm thick forming with age a large white convoluted mound.

Radial Spines

Shorter, fine, bristles-like, glassy white or yellowish, 5-7 mm long, spreading around.

Fruits

Globose, about 7 mm in diameter, opening at maturity, with numerous seeds.

Areoles

White woolly.