Caespitose. Stems erect, terete, 6–70 cm. Leaves basal; blades flat or inrolled, up to 1 mm wide; auricles white or purplish, <1 mm long. Inflorescence congested with 3–30 sessile or short-pedicellate flowers; main bract usually greater than the inflorescence. Flowers with prophylls; tepals green, 3–5 mm long with acuminate tips; stamens 6. Capsules 3–4 mm long, rounded on top; seeds apiculate (
Lesica et al. 2012. Manual of Montana Vascular Plants. BRIT Press. Fort Worth, TX).