Similar in habit to , the cushions variable in size and rigidity. Lvs 2.5-5 × 1-3·5 mm., obovate- to linear-spathulate or narrow-ovate, broadly obtuse to subacute, ± concavo-convex, coriac. when young, margins cartilaginous in upper part, ciliate to base or in upper part only where the cilia are often incurved when dry except for apical tuft, surfaces glab. or occ. with a few hairs at tip. Bracts 3·5-4 mm. long, linear, similar to calyx-lobes. Calyx (2)-3-4 mm. long, divided ⅔ way or more into 5-(6) linear ciliate lobes sparsely hairy on outer surface near tip or for most of length. Corolla white, 6-7 mm. long, salverform; tube > calyx; lobes obtuse. Capsule c. 2 × 2 mm., glab. or hairy at apex.