Austrocylindropuntia hirschii
Scientific Name: Austrocylindropuntia hirschii (Backeb.) E.F.Anderson
Synonym: Opuntia hirschii, Tephrocactus hirschii
Family: Cactaceae
Origin: Peru (Ancash)
Growth Habits: Mat forming cactus; segments globose or short cylindrical, up to 1.2 inches in diameter (3 cm); leaves up to 0.2 inches long (5 mm); 1 to 3 spines;
Blooming Habits:
Red flowers up to 1.2 inches long.
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