Description
The plant is an arborescent cactus, of mainly columnar formation that branches out in its growth, with a single base trunk, developing a profuse crown of up to three meters in diameter. It reaches varying heights according to temperature zone and microclimate, of 1.5 to 6 m tall, with many branches. It has long flexible thorns, sometimes robust. The flowers are of medium size, with short petals coloured pink to white.References
External links
* * {{Taxonbar, from=Q1373906 Notocacteae Endemic flora of Chile Flora of the Chilean Matorral