| Plant Habit: | Shrub Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Leaves: | Other: Leaves are present as tiny scales on the stem and are inconspicuous. |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter |
| Underground structures: | Caudex |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Erosion control Groundcover |
| Edible Parts: | Seeds or Nuts |
| Resistances: | Flood Resistant Drought tolerant Salt tolerant |
| Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil Goes Dormant |
