Description:Hummockforming from a stout taproot, to 15cm or more across
Habitat:Dry, sandy or rocky soil, dunes, sagebrush, pinyon-juniper; of conservation concern; 1300–2900 m
| Form of cushion | F | Low cushion |
| Compactness | 0 | Hollow, with canopy gaps |
| Variability | 0 | No variability |
| Root system | P | Single pivotal root |
| Woodiness | 0 | Herbaceaous |
| Thorniness | 0 | No |
| Succulence | 0 | No |
| Flowers | 1 | Short peduncle |