OregonFlora species comparison

alternate or whorled, angle of divergence about 30°;

twigs bright green to yellowish green, fading to yellow.

conic;

apex obtuse.

opposite, 2–5 mm long, persistent;

leaf bases brown to black.

2–6 per node; ovoid, 5–7 mm.

2, ellipsoid, 5–8 mm; smooth.

2–several per node; ovoid, 6–10 mm;

bracts opposite, 6–10 pairs; ovate;

margins entire, yellow center.

=14, 28.