Image of Thylacospermum caespitosum (Cambess.) Schischk.

Description:

Thylacospermum caespitosum is a stone-like or coral-like plant from the campion plant family (Caryophylaceae). It is found above 4500m. and is adapted to the very high mountain conditions - low temperatures, heavy winter snows and strong winds. I felt very bad in these altitudes, but it was worth the trouble...