Herbs densely villous; roots fusiform-tuberous, not rhizome­like, except by burial of the crown. Leaflet blades of basal leaves obovate, surfaces gla­brous adaxially, of median leaves narrowly lanceolate or linear, surfaces densely villous adaxially, apex rounded to retuse. Inflorescences scarcely overtopping distal leaves, 1 cm wide. Flowers: calyx lobes usually purple, con­torted, abaxial lobes longer, lateral lobes 1–1.5 times tube; corolla white, cream, or purple; ovules 3 or 4.

Phenology: Flowering May–Jul.
Habitat: Open pine forests, riverbanks, clearings, wet meadows.
Elevation: 1200–2100 m.

Distribution

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Idaho, Oreg.

Discussion

Subspecies martinii occurs in west-central Idaho and northeastern Oregon.

Selected References

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Lower Taxa

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