Copiapoa columna-alba

Copiapoa columna-alba is a cactus native to the coastal deserts of northern Chile. It has a columnar growth habit, often branching at the base, and can grow up to 1.5 meters tall. The stems are ribbed, typically bluish-green, and covered with a white, waxy coating that protects against intense sunlight and dehydration. The plant produces yellow flowers that bloom at the top of the columns, followed by small, spherical fruits. Spines are straight, short, and pale yellow to white, becoming darker with age.