Erect plant with sharply pointed, oval leaves, sometimes compound. Small white to purple flowers in a coiled raceme (flowers on short stalks on elongated flower stem).
Single erect stem or a central stem surrounded by lesser stems at the base; numerous spreading to erect, curled and densely bristly inflorescences; one or two smaller pairs of leaflets or lobes may be found at the base of each grayish-green hairy leaf.
Habitat
Dry open places at lower to moderate elevations; moist, coniferous forests.
Flower Characteristics
Coiled terminal cluster of small white to purplish flowers.
Leaf and Stem Characteristics
Upper stem leaves are very hairy, sharp-pointed ovals. Lower stem leaves are pinnately divided into 3 to 5 sharp-pointed lobes, the middle lobe much longer.
Fruit and Seed Characteristics
Ovoid shaped capsule less than 1/4 inch long.