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 |