Dyckia marnier-lapostollei
Dyckia marnier-lapostollei features a rosette of silver-gray leaves, armed with hooked spines that protect it in its arid native habitats. Each leaf curls slightly inward, a design that helps to funnel sparse rainfall towards the plant's base, maximizing water collection. During bloom, dyckia marnier-lapostollei surprises with a shaft of vivid orange flowers, an adaptation to attract the few pollinators in its tough environment.