Description:Large loose tufts, with the stems becoming woody below; Morphologically, the most aberrant species in the genus
Habitat:on limestone cliffs and underhangs, 1400-2800m altitude
| Form of cushion | C_CL | Intermediate beetween C & CL types | 
| Compactness | 0_1 | Intermediate | 
| Variability | 0_1 | Intermediate | 
| Root system | P | Single pivotal root | 
| Woodiness | 1 | Woody at base | 
| Thorniness | 0 | No | 
| Succulence | 0 | No | 
| Flowers | 0 | Flowers sessil |