Description: densely spiny cushion-forming from a central rootstock, 10-100cm across and 1-10cm high
Habitat: in windswept deep stony sandfields at 1200-4300m
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 | NA | NA |