Description:A variable species ranging from tight flat mats to firm bun-shaped cushions l-5cm in height.
Habitat:dry puna moorland at 3800-5000m
| Form of cushion | C_F | Intermediate beetween C & F types |
| Compactness | 0 | Hollow, with canopy gaps |
| Variability | 1 | Variability |
| Root system | NA | NA |
| Woodiness | 0 | Herbaceaous |
| Thorniness | 0 | No |
| Succulence | 0 | No |
| Flowers | 0 | Flowers sessil |