Description: Intricately branched and cushion-forming from a woody taproot, about 6cm high at maturity
Habitat: especially in the south, in sands, shingles, grassy steppe, hillsides and exposed gravelly plateaux from sea level to 1500m
Form of cushion | F | Low cushion |
Compactness | 0 | Hollow, with canopy gaps |
Variability | 0 | No variability |
Root system | P | Single pivotal root |
Woodiness | 1 | Woody at base |
Thorniness | 1 | Yes |
Succulence | 0 | No |
Flowers | 0_1 | Intermediate |