Flower star-like, to 6 inches (15 cm) across. Petals variable in width, oblong to nearly orbicular. Outer petals longer and broader than inners, all petals rich pink with darker midrib and paler margin. Filaments light pink. Stigma exserted, white. Stem globular, to more than 4 inches (10½ cm) in diameter; central spines to ½ inch (13 mm) long. ISI 99-9; HBG 82621, Schick 1339-60.
