Description:Shrublets, densely pulvinate. Cushions 20--70 cm wide
Habitat:High grasslands; 3000--4700 m.
| Form of cushion | C | Hemispherical (dome shaped) cushion |
| Compactness | 0 | Hollow, with canopy gaps |
| Variability | 1 | Variability |
| Root system | NA | NA |
| Woodiness | 1 | Woody at base |
| Thorniness | 1 | Yes |
| Succulence | 0 | No |
| Flowers | 0 | Flowers sessil |