Mammillaria nivosa


Mammillaria nivosa is a species of cactus also known by the name woolly nipple cactus and is native to the Caribbean.

Description

Mammillaria nivosa is radially symmetrical and can grow up to tall. It has spines that can grow to about and often overlap, probably to make it difficult for large organisms to reach the flesh of the cactus.
The plant produces yellow flowers that are approximately long.