THIS PLANT IS ON C.I.T.E.S. AND CANNOT BE EXPORTED

From Bahia and Minas Gerais, Brazil, one of the larger growing species that also has some of the longest spines in the genus.It looks like a miniature barrel cactus until the cephalium rises, giving it the ‘Turk’s Cap’ nickname. The spination is variable in color, size and form. A mid-summer bloomer with pinkish magenta flowers followed by pink to red fruits.