Listing
Mar 6, 1985
- Publication type: Proposed
A small (1-1.5 cm above ground) unbranched cactus, usually not more than 4 cm wide. Has "cottony" areoles and bright white radial spines. Central spines usually lacking, but each areole may have 1-3 slender spines. Most of the stem remains underground all year, during dry periods the portion of the plant exposed may shrink and become flush with the ground surface.
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