Xerophyte

Description

Opuntia microdasysSN|15506]]SN|15506]] var. pallida f. cristata is a clustering succulent with unusual twisted pads bearing bright yellow clusters of glochids. It forms a dense shrub, to 40-60 cm high.

Cladodes

7,5-15 cm long often widening above, and variously ondulated and twisted.

Flowers

Lemon yellow, 3-5 cm in diameter followed by red fruits.

Spines

It has no spines, but instead has numerous bright yellow hair-like glochids 2-3 mm long in dense clusters.