Pyrrhocactus sp. El Sarco, Chile

Pyrrhocactus sp. El Sarco, Chile is a captivating cactus with a globular shape, transitioning to short-columnar with age. Its most striking feature is the vibrant spination, varying in color from golden yellow to reddish-brown. The spines, both radial and central, are robust and densely arranged, creating a captivating contrast against the green epidermis. This Pyrrhocactus species is native to Chile, specifically the El Sarco region, where it thrives in arid, rocky terrain.