Caespitose. Stems erect, terete, 10–60 cm. Leaves basal; blades flat or inrolled, <1 mm wide; auricles membranous, 2–5 mm long. Inflorescence open to congested with 5 to 40 sessile flowers; main bract greater than the inflorescence. Flowers with prophylls; tepals green, 3–4.5 mm long, subequal with acute tips; stamens 6. Capsules 2–4 mm long, rounded on top; seeds apiculate (
Lesica et al. 2012. Manual of Montana Vascular Plants. BRIT Press. Fort Worth, TX).