Description:Almost shrubby, forming hummocks up to 40cm or more in height.
Habitat:coastal sand-dunes and beaches, at an elevation of about 0–1 metre (0–3.3 ft) above sea level
| 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 | 2 | Long peduncle |