Echinopsis chrysantha grows solitary. The depressed spherical to short cylindrical, dull grey-green shoots have a diameter of and a growth height of . The shoots form an enlarged, carrot-like taproot. There are eight to twelve (rarely up to 26) straight or slightly oblique ribs that are slightly bumpy. The
areoles on it are about apart. Reddish-brown spines emerge from them, which turn gray with age. Central spines are not formed. The five to seven (rarely from three) laterally radiating radial spines have a length of up to . The broad, funnel-shaped flowers appear laterally on the shoots and open during the day. They are yellow to orange with a darker reddish purple throat. The flowers are up to long. ==Distribution==