Pinaropappus parvus S.F.Blake

Perennials, 3–7 cm (forming dense clumps and mats). Stems 3–10+, bases relatively think. Leaf blades linear. oblanceolate, 2–5 cm × 1–3 mm; cauline progressively reduced to linear bracts. Involucres narrowly cylindric, 8–10 × 3–5 mm. Phyllaries purplish (margins white), broadly lanceolate, 6–8 mm, apices purple to dull brown (necrotic), acute. Paleae 7–8 mm. Florets 20–30; corollas pink. 6–8 mm. Cypselae 4–5 mm; pappi 2–3 mm.