Description:Extremely neat silky to woolly cushions or tight mats 2-4cm high and 10-20cm across
Habitat:dry cold steppe at 0-500m
| Form of cushion | C_F | Intermediate beetween C & F types | 
| Compactness | 0 | Hollow, with canopy gaps | 
| Variability | 0_1 | Intermediate | 
| Root system | P | Single pivotal root | 
| Woodiness | 0 | Herbaceaous | 
| Thorniness | 0 | No | 
| Succulence | 0 | No | 
| Flowers | 1 | Short peduncle |