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 |