Short-stemmed, clump-forming, erect, succulent perennial, up to 120 mm tall, with axillary bristles longer than leaves. Leaves small, clavate, apex truncate, rough, covered with felt-like hairs. Flowers on branched peduncles, shiny white to pale pink, stamens ± 25.
Like A. retusa but leaves truncate, clavate, woolly in axils, and seeds winged.