Description:Tufted herb forming clumps to 30 cm diam
Habitat:High rainfall fellfield, particularly where snow accumulates and exposed sites
| Form of cushion | TC | Tufted cushion, densely caespitose |
| 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 | 1 | Short peduncle |