Plant: Perennial rhizomatous, scapose herb. Leaves: blades broadly elliptic, oblong to commonly obovate, (2.5-)3.5-5.5(-7.5) cm long, the bases partly decurrent; petioles generally shorter than blade. INFLORESCENCE: glabrous symmetric bracteate racemes. Flowers: with triangular sepals and short acuminate reflexed tips, 0.9-2.3 mm long; petals white, 5-7 mm long; anthers 2-3.5 mm long, the tubes slightly curved with small pores at ends. FRUITS 5-locular drooping capsules with a depressed center and fibers connecting opened valves. Misc: Mesic streamside and ravine woodlands; 2100-2700 m (7000-9000 ft); Jul-Aug. Notes: scapes 10-20(-28) cm tall with leafy ovate, oblong to obovate basal bracts.

Santa Catalina Mountains.
Marshall Gulch Trail
Location: At first crossing of trail and creek.
6/7/17

Notes: Turkey Run at start of side trail 200 feet past water tanks 6/22/17, 6/29/17.

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