Description:densely intricate and very spiny stems
Habitat:NA
| Form of cushion | C | Hemispherical (dome shaped) cushion | 
| Compactness | 0 | Hollow, with canopy gaps | 
| 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 |