Their glabrous leaves, of length of approximately eight centimeters, are entire to pinnately lobed. Inflorescences appear in the form of solitary heads, with twelve to eighteen phyllaries fused at one third to less than mid length, a distinguishing hallmark for identification of this species.
The leaves of these plants are smooth and measure approximately eight centimeters in length; they can be either entire or pinnately lobed. Inflorescences consist of solitary heads with phyllaries that are fused at one-third to less than mid-length, a feature that aids in identifying this species.