Colobanthus squarrosus Cheeseman
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Description: Plant a compact multi-branched cushion up to 700 mm diameter and 50-75 mm high (large cushions may be formed from the coalescence of several individuals).
Habitat: Alpine. On limestone-marble rock outcrops, cliffs, and talus slopes, less commonly found on skeletal, stony soils in sparse grassland.
| 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 | 0 | Herbaceaous |
| Thorniness | 0 | No |
| Succulence | 0 | No |
| Flowers | 0 | Flowers sessil |
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