Flora of North America species comparison

(1–)2–4(–9) mm wide, soft, stiff, densely pubescent.

0.3–1 mm wide, hard, stiff, nearly glabrous or with scattered trichomes near base.

4–12(–16) cm, topped by 2 opposite bracts.

(5–)6–16(–19) cm.

racemose, 1–3-flowered;

proximal 2 flowers, when present, always paired;

bracts (3–)4–8(–11) mm.

racemose, 1–2(–3)-flowered;

proximal 2 flowers, when present, not paired;

bracts 1–7(–12) mm.

tepals (3–)4–7(–8) × 1.3–2.5 mm, shorter to longer than pedicel, ± equaling ovary;

anthers 1–2 mm;

ovary oblanceoloid, 3–6(–9) × 1–2 mm, densely pubescent;

pedicel 1–6 mm, shorter than bracts.

tepals 6–13(–15) × 2–4 mm, usually shorter than pedicel, longer than ovary;

anthers (1.3–)1.8–3.3 mm;

ovary obconic, (2–)3–5(–7) × 1.5–2.5 mm, densely pubescent;

pedicel (5–)10–26(–28) mm, usually 2+ times longer than bracts.

light brown, dull, 1–1.4(–1.5) mm, muricate.

black, lustrous, 0.7–1 mm, with low, rounded sculpturing.