Description:Densely caespitose or pulvinate perennial forming tufts (Davis); A very dwarf species forming hummocks to 40cm across but only a few centimetres high (AGS)
Habitat:rocks
| Form of cushion | TC | Tufted cushion, densely caespitose |
| Compactness | 0 | Hollow, with canopy gaps |
| Variability | NA | NA |
| Root system | P | Single pivotal root |
| Woodiness | 1 | Woody at base |
| Thorniness | 0 | No |
| Succulence | 0 | No |
| Flowers | 1 | Short peduncle |