Description:Perennial forming dense spiny pulvinate mats, stems 15-25cm long
Habitat:rocky places; hill tops, ridges, and windswept areas
| Form of cushion | TC | Tufted cushion, densely caespitose |
| Compactness | 0 | Hollow, with canopy gaps |
| Variability | 0 | No variability |
| Root system | P | Single pivotal root |
| Woodiness | 0_1 | Intermediate |
| Thorniness | 1 | Yes |
| Succulence | 0 | No |
| Flowers | 2 | Long peduncle |