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 |