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 |