Description:caespitose pulvinate with ramified subterraneous woody caudex (Hill); Possibly short-lived species, the average cushion size no more than 4cm diameter, but most attractive (AGS)
Habitat:at 3900-4300m
| Form of cushion | C | Hemispherical (dome shaped) cushion |
| Compactness | 0_1 | Intermediate |
| Variability | 0 | No variability |
| Root system | P | Single pivotal root |
| Woodiness | 1 | Woody at base |
| Thorniness | 0 | No |
| Succulence | 0 | No |
| Flowers | 0 | Flowers sessil |