Description:Densely mat to low cushion-forming 10-30cm across; woody base
Habitat:among rocks, rock detritus and short grassland (1700 and 2400 in Canada)
| Form of cushion | F | Low cushion |
| Compactness | 1 | Compact, hard (peat-accumulating) |
| Variability | 1 | Variability |
| Root system | P | Single pivotal root |
| Woodiness | 1 | Woody at base |
| Thorniness | 0 | No |
| Succulence | 0 | No |
| Flowers | 0_1 | Intermediate |