Flora of North America species comparison

large 1–4; small 12–60.

large 8–12; small 60–200 or more.

4–9 dm.

4–10 dm.

in 1–3 whorls of 4–6 leaves per node proximally, alternate distally, 4.5–15 cm, usually shorter than inflorescence;

blade linear to narrowly lanceolate;

distal leaves usually ± equaling proximalmost leaf.

in 1–2 whorls of 4–8 leaves per node proximally, alternate distally, 4–11 cm;

blade lanceolate.

nodding;

tepals purplish to greenish white, sometimes faintly mottled, 1–2 cm, apex not recurved;

nectaries greenish white, dotted purple, narrowly lanceolate, more than 1/3 but less than 1/2 tepal length;

style obviously branched for 1/3–2/3 its length, branches strongly recurved, longer than 1.5 mm.

nodding;

tepals pinkish to purplish, oblong-lanceolate, 1.2–2 cm;

nectaries green with reddish margins, lanceolate, 1/3 tepal length;

style unbranched.

broadly winged.

winged.

= 24.

= 24.