Arenaria densissima Wall. ex Edgew. & Hook.f.

Family: Caryophyllaceae

Description: Similar to A. bryophylla in overall appearance but with lanceolate to ovate leaves which are more or less glossy; Herbs perennial. Stems densely pulvinate, densely branched, 4--5 cm. Leaves congested, imbricate; leaf blade subulate, 5--10 × ca. 1 mm, vein

Habitat: Alpine meadows, shifting screes; 3600-5300 m

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Form of cushion C Hemispherical (dome shaped) cushion
Compactness 1 Compact, hard (peat-accumulating)
Variability 0 No variability
Root system NA NA
Woodiness 1 Woody at base
Thorniness 1 Yes
Succulence 0 No
Flowers NA NA

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