Stems slender; Turions ovoid, 2–9 mm long. Leaves 2–8 mm long, palmately divided, the segments flat, entire. Bladders 1–3 mm long; occurring on the leafy stems. Inflorescence of 2 to 5 flowers; scape 5–10 cm. Flowers: calyx 1–2 mm long; corolla 5–10 mm long; spur ca. 2 mm long. Capsule 1 mm long or less
(Lesica 2012. Manual of Montana Vascular Plants. BRIT Press. Fort Worth, TX).