Description: Shrublets, densely pulvinate. Cushions 30--100 cm wide
Habitat: Rocks and dry slopes; 2500--3000 m or sometimes higher.
Form of cushion | C | Hemispherical (dome shaped) cushion |
Compactness | 0 | Hollow, with canopy gaps |
Variability | 0 | No variability |
Root system | NA | NA |
Woodiness | 1 | Woody at base |
Thorniness | 1 | Yes |
Succulence | 0 | No |
Flowers | 0 | Flowers sessil |