Turbinicarpus pseudomacrochele ssp lausseri

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Turbinicarpus pseudomacrochele ssp lausseri

Synonyms- Pediocactus pseudomacrochele ssp lausseri.

Description-

   Body- Solitary occasionally clustering , globular cylindrical, 20-40mm high 25-35mm wide dark green.

   Root- Taproot.

   Tubercles- Low and rounded conical pointed 3-5mm long.

   Spines- Radials- 3-5 yellowish-brown becoming greyish mostly erect bristly and twisted 15-30mm long.

               Centrals- None.

   Flowers- Reddish-purple  25mm long, 25mm wide.

   Fruits- Green almost round 4-6mm diameter.

Distribution- Found in the state of Queretaro (Mexico).

Notes-

This species is fairly robust, fast and fairly easy to grow. Requires full sun and careful watering to keep plant compact.

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