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is generally dead, and the growth continues in a fairy ring. 
The leaves are about 2 mm long, very close together and 
do not prick. The beautiful sessile pale pink flowers are 
often seen edging the cushion. (Fig. 17). 
Fig. 18. Fasciated stem of Eurotia ceraloides C. A. M. (ab. 1/2). 
Acantholimon alatavicum Bge. A chamaephyte, cushion- 
plant belonging to Haurı and SCHROTER's “Kugelsträucher” 
as it is penetrated by both light and air. The cushions can 
be more than 1 mètre across and may bulge as high as 
18 cm over the ground. It rests lightly on the ground 
