OregonFlora species comparison

trigonous to roundly trigonous; (0.5)5–25(105) cm × 1–2.5(7.5) mm.

5–25(90) cm × 2–5(11) mm.

clusters cylindric; dense, 1–3(6); (4)10–30(45) × (6)10– 16(23) mm;

rays 2–6(12), 1–8(28) cm long;

inflorescence bracts horizontal to ascending at 30°.

(20)40–80, linear, quadrangular in cross section, 3–8(11) × 1–1.5 mm;

rachilla persistent; at maturity becoming laterally free, remaining firmly attached proximally;

wings 0.3(0.4) mm wide; floral scales deciduous, 6–16(30), appressed, oblong-ovate to obovate, 1.3–1.5 × 0.8–1.2 mm, light brown with reddish speckles and greenish midstripe;

lateral ribs 0; medial ribs 3;

apex obtuse, mucronulate.

anthers 0.2–0.3 mm;

styles 0.7–0.8 mm;

stigmas 0.4 mm.

ovoid; (0.4)0.7–1 × 0.4–0.6 mm.