Description: typical xerophyte cushion plant, Subshrubs cushion-shaped
Habitat: dominates in desertified steppes of Ubsu-Nur (Uvs-Nur) Hollow in South Tuva. Being digged out of the ground, it resembles bansai
Form of cushion | C | Hemispherical (dome shaped) cushion |
Compactness | 0_1 | Intermediate |
Variability | 0 | No variability |
Root system | P | Single pivotal root |
Woodiness | 1 | Woody at base |
Thorniness | 1 | Yes |
Succulence | 0 | No |
Flowers | 0 | Flowers sessil |