Description:densely spiny cushion-forming from a central rootstock, 10-100cm across and 1-10cm high
Habitat:in exposed flattish sites on dry rocky and stony loose sandy soils at 3000-4400m
| Form of cushion | C | Hemispherical (dome shaped) cushion |
| Compactness | 0 | Hollow, with canopy gaps |
| Variability | 0 | No variability |
| Root system | NA | NA |
| Woodiness | 2 | Woody dwarf shrub |
| Thorniness | 1 | Yes |
| Succulence | 0 | No |
| Flowers | NA | NA |