Clustering by dichotomous branching, body globular, to 10(-15) cm wide. Tubercles obscure. Axils bristly. Central spines 4, 3-4 mm long, lower to 15(-35) mm long, yellowish. Radial spines 40-50, to 4 mm long, white, bristle-like. Flower deep pink, 1-1.5 cm long and wide. Fruit red.

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Source: Thompson, A, ; Forbes, S.; Spencer, R. (1997). Cactaceae. In: Spencer, R.. Horticultural Flora of South-eastern Australia. Volume 2. Flowering plants. Dicotyledons. Part 1. The identification of garden and cultivated plants. University of New South Wales Press.