Tephrocactus articulatus var. Strobiliformis Medusa's Head Cactus or according to the subspecies

or according to the subspecies or cultivar)

Cup-shaped

cow tongue prickly pear

more sun = deeper pad color

it can cause eye irritation or even temporary blindness

Tephrocactus articulatus var. Strobiliformis Medusa's Head Cactus or according to the subspeciesSegmented succulent slowly growing up to up to 30 cm Small pine cone shaped that are loosely attached to each other and fall easily. Flowers: White, 5cm long. Fruit: Brown. The white flowers made a nice contrast to the earth tone colors of the plant. Propagation: Cuttings, it suckers profusely and is very easy to grow by just knocking off one of the 'cones' and stuffing it in the ground. Note: The little glochids at the areoles are quite a nuisance,