Glabrous perennial. Stems erect, branched, 25–80 cm. Leaf blades lanceolate, 5–25 cm long. Inflorescence a narrow, leafy-bracted panicle with erect, branches and flowers in whorls of 20 to 25. Flowers perfect; outer tepals 1–2 mm long. Fruit 3–5 mm long; inner tepals ovate-deltoid with a callosity on each and denticulate margins. Achene reddish brown, 2–3 mm long (
Lesica et al. 2012. Manual of Montana Vascular Plants. BRIT Press. Fort Worth, TX).
Based on the Montana Natural Heritage Program's latest
predicted habitat suitability model
Total species' range in Montana |
381,165 km2 |
(100% of Montana) |
Area predicted to have some level of suitable habitat |
139,945 km2 |
(37% of Montana) |
Stewardship responsibility for the predicted area of suitable habitat can be broken down as follows
|
Total Suitable |
Optimal Suitability |
Moderate Suitability |
Low Suitability |
Federal |
20% |
<1% |
8% |
12% |
State |
7% |
<1% |
2% |
5% |
Local |
<1% |
<1% |
<1% |
<1% |
Conservation Lands/Easements |
1% |
<1% |
<1% |
1% |
Private/Tribal/Unknown |
71% |
<1% |
15% |
56% |
See the Habitat Suitability for Biodiversity task in Map Viewer
for a more detailed look at stewardship responsibilities within a variety of local jurisdictions.