Mammillaria prolifera (Mill.) Haw.

Family: Cactaceae

Description: It clusters freely, forming a 'cushion' of small heads about 1 in. across, covered with fine white spines. Creamy flowers appear in late spring and are often followed by orange-red berries, which are said to taste like strawberries. The heads are knocked

Habitat: 400–2250 m altitude

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Form of cushion C Hemispherical (dome shaped) cushion
Compactness 0 Hollow, with canopy gaps
Variability 1 Variability
Root system P Single pivotal root
Woodiness NA NA
Thorniness 1 Yes
Succulence 1 Yes
Flowers 0 Flowers sessil

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