The perianth varies from white to red. Until the plants bloom (chiefly August–September), the peculiar segmented appearance of the immature inflorescences, with closely overlapping ocreolae but no buds yet evident, often arouses curiosity in those not familiar with the species.
Similar species: Pinks, Cactuses, And Allies
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Uploaded Sep 10, 2020. Captured Sep 9, 2020 14:11 in 413 Old 24, Hayward, WI 54843, USA.