Description: densely pulvinate; caudex branched (with persistent, thickened petioles, branches compact); not scapose.
Habitat: Igneous rock outcrops, stabilized talus slopes; of conservation concern; 1800-3100 m;
Form of cushion | C | Hemispherical (dome shaped) cushion |
Compactness | 1 | Compact, hard (peat-accumulating) |
Variability | 0 | No variability |
Root system | P | Single pivotal root |
Woodiness | 0 | Herbaceaous |
Thorniness | 0 | No |
Succulence | 0 | No |
Flowers | 2 | Long peduncle |