Perennial plant, also known as the "prickly pear of the plains". It is formed by flattened oval blades, which grow erect, covered by numerous brownish-yellow areoles, from which various long and rigid white-yellowish spines grow. It is a plant easy to grow, highly sought after by cactus lovers for its resistance and adaptability to adverse conditions. The long funnel-shaped flowers are of a bright yellow color.