Gymnocalycium saglionis (Cels) Britton & Rose
Giant chin cactus
The giant chin cactus is a native of Argentina. It is not found naturally in North America.
Plants: These slow-growing plants are dull green or blue green grow singly. They are ball-shaped at first, gradually reaching up to 3′ (91 cm) tall and 1′ (30 cm) in diameter. Large plants are rare.
Leaves: Spines are 1–1½″ (3–4 cm) long, and bright red when wet. Each areole contains three central and 10-15 radial spines.
Flowers: Flowers are white or reddish pint, with many small overlapping sharp-tipped petals. They are about 1–2″ (3–6 cm) long.
Fruits: Globular, reddish or dark pink. They contain tiny, shiny black brown seeds.
Habitats: Rocky soils at elevations of 787–8530′ (240–2600 m).
Online References:
4/6/2011 · Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory & Botanic Gardens, Druid Hill Park, Baltimore, Maryland · ≈ 11 × 9″ (27 × 23 cm) 
| Parents | Unknown | Genus is not in the current taxonomy |
| Genus | Gymnocalycium | |
| Species | saglionis |
Gymnocalycium saglionis description by Thomas H. Kent, not updated.
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