Description: Cushion forming. Leaves grey-green, linear, sometimes broadly so, usually sharp pointed
Habitat: Rocky places, usually on limestone
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 |