Plant forming compact cushion several cm. across, branches many and close, 2-3 cm. long, lfy throughout. Lvs closely imbricated, incurved towards stem, rigid and shining; sheaths mostly hidden; blades 4-5 mm. long, subulate, tapering from base to short acicular tip; border and midrib distinguishable in very young lvs when dry. Peduncles about = lvs. Fls 3-3·5 mm. long; sepals us. 5, broader than lvs, ovate-subulate, pouched at base, tapering to very short acicular tip, midrib forming flattish keel; capsule lobes about = sepals.
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