Copiapoa andina is a cactus species native to the coastal mountains of northern Chile. It grows in a globular to short columnar form, typically reaching up to 20 cm in height and 10 cm in diameter. The skin is a dark green to bluish-green, often covered with a dense layer of white wool that helps protect it from the intense sunlight. The spines are robust, straight, and range from yellow to dark brown, with lengths varying from 1 to 2 cm. In the summer, Copiapoa andina produces bright yellow flowers that emerge from the top of the plant, creating a vivid contrast against its darker body.