Unidentified, but probably a hoodia. Blooms only 3/4″ across
Cactus and Succulents - Extra Chunky
Hoodia flava x pilifera
Stems to 12″ tall, clumps of many spiny branches. Many small flowers along the stems. Very low water. Species have yellow and burgundy flowers.
Hoodia gordonii
Stems to 12″ tall, clumps of many spiny branches. Tan to Burgundy carrion flowers. Stems are eaten as an appetite suppressant by the San people of the Namib. Very low water.
Hoodia ruschii
To 24″h.; used as appetite suppressant, sim. to H.gordonii. Light frost tolerant if very dry.
Huernia guttata ssp. reticulata
Clumps of 3″ stems, erect or recumbent; cream-colored blooms with red spots
Huernia kennedyana
Small clumps of short, stout, globose stems. Attractive 1″ striped yellow flowers.
Huernia striata
Small compact plant with branches; likes it hot; attractive 3″ striped flowers
