Echinopsis aurea shaferi

Description

Echinopsis aurea grows individually or forms groups. The spherical to short cylindrical, dark green shoots reach diameters of 4 to 6 centimeters growth heights of 5 to 10 centimeters. There are 14 to 15 sharp, distinct ribs separated by deep furrows. The brownish areola on it are up to 1 centimeter apart. From them brownish or thorn-like spines spring up which are yellowish-tipped. The usually four strong, often flattened middle spines are 2 to 3 inches long. The eight to ten outstretched spines have a length of up to 1 centimeter.Most glossy lemon yellow, rarely white or red flowers appear to several laterally on the shoots and open during the day. They are up to 9 inches long and reach a diameter of 8 centimeters. The egg-shaped fruits are semi-dry and tear.