| Shape | Segmented cactus branching very low to the ground. |
| Landscape | Will work well in a desert garden away from pathways to avoid injury from its sharp edges and spines. |
| Propagation | From softwood, woody stem cuttings or seed. |
| Cultivation | It is drought tolerant. |
| Notable Specimens | Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America. |
| Habitat | Desert areas of southwestern United Staes of America to northwestern Mexico. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Brown-black, becoming rough and scaly. |
| Fruit Description | Barrel-shaped or pear-shaped. |
