Notocactus fuscus (Cactus)

Small solitary cactus that does not grow over 10 cm in diameter, of a beautiful dark green, consisting of slightly marked ribs and arranged slightly in a spiral. It has very close and extremely woolly white areoles, which create a strong and pleasant contrast against the stem. From the areoles emerge short and straight radial spines, and of a brown-yellowish color, and darker central spines more robust and longer. Between spring and summer the charm of this plant will be amplified by its large flowers, truly peculiar: they have pale yellow petals, thin and extremely shiny like silk, sometimes adorned with light reddish shades on the tips, so beautiful and showy that they can bewitch even the less attentive eyes!