Copiapoa cinerea is a perennial cactus that develops into a compact, globe-like shape, typically reaching heights of up to 1.2 meters. Its stems exhibit a range from green to a chalky white, featuring a waxy texture and a woolly crown, complemented by dark spines. There is variability among the varieties, with some displaying longer spines while others may be nearly spineless. This species usually produces funnel-shaped yellow flowers, but these blooms are primarily seen under greenhouse conditions.

Copiapoa comprises slow-growing cacti characterized by either solitary or clustered stems that feature prominent ribs. In the summer months, they produce funnel-shaped yellow blossoms.

Copiapoa cinerea

Copiapoa cinerea var. cinerea

Copiapoa cinerea var. columna-alba

Copiapoa cinerea var. gigantea

Copiapoa coquimbana

Copiapoa coquimbana var. coquimbana

Copiapoa coquimbana var. fiedleriana

Copiapoa cupreata

Copiapoa dealbata

Copiapoa echinoides

Copiapoa horridispina

Copiapoa humilis

Copiapoa humilis var. humilis

Copiapoa humilis var. taltalensis

Copiapoa hypogaea is a perennial cactus known for its slow growth and distinctive cluster of short, rounded stems. The stems range in color from dark green to brown and typically measure 6 to 7 cm in diameter, featuring 12 or more prominent ribs. Each areole is covered in white wool and bears a limited number of white radial spines. In the summer, this cactus produces yellow flowers.

Copiapoa hypogaea

Copiapoa hypogaea subsp. laui

Copiapoa hypogaea var. hypogaea

Copiapoa krainziana is a perennial cactus that develops slowly and forms clusters. It typically reaches a height of up to 30 cm and features a series of short, rounded, dark green stems. Each stem is adorned with white, woolly areoles that bear white spines. In the summer, this cactus produces yellow flowers.

Copiapoa krainziana

Copiapoa lembkei

Copiapoa longistaminea

Copiapoa marginata

Copiapoa megarhiza

Copiapoa montana

Copiapoa pseudocoquimbana

Copiapoa solaris

Copiapoa tenuissima

Corryocactus

Corryocactus aureus

Corryocactus brachypetalus

Corryocactus brevistylus

Corryocactus erectus

Corryocactus melanotrichus

Corryocactus pulquinensis

Corryocactus squarrosus

Corynopuntia clavata

Corynopuntia grahamii

Corynopuntia grahamii from Candelaria, Texas

Corynopuntia invicta

Corynopuntia parishii

Corynopuntia schottii

Coryphantha are perennial cacti characterized by their round or elongated shapes, which feature spines on well-defined tubercles. In summer, they produce funnel-shaped flowers, which are succeeded by cylindrical green fruit.

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