Description: Plants perennial, densely cespitose, cushion-forming; caudex much-branched, woody
Habitat: Rocky slopes and summit screes in alpine regions; 3300-4200 m;
Form of cushion | F | Low cushion |
Compactness | 1 | Compact, hard (peat-accumulating) |
Variability | 0 | No variability |
Root system | P | Single pivotal root |
Woodiness | 1 | Woody at base |
Thorniness | 0 | No |
Succulence | 0 | No |
Flowers | 0 | Flowers sessil |