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 |