Description: Mature plants form extremely hard cushions 1m or more high and several across; Bright green, tough woody mats or cushions (AGS)
Habitat: volcanic slopes and paramo at 2750-4600m
Form of cushion | C_F | Intermediate beetween C & F types |
Compactness | 1 | Compact, hard (peat-accumulating) |
Variability | 0 | No variability |
Root system | P | Single pivotal root |
Woodiness | 1 | Woody at base |
Thorniness | 0 | No |
Succulence | 0 | No |
Flowers | 0 | Flowers sessil |