gradually approximated downward, drying rather thick, opaque; petiole 8-10 plus 2-5 mm. long, densely dingy-villous, clasping and vaginate at the base; spikes as yet immature, 2 mm. thick X 1.5 cm. long; peduncle short, densely hairy; bracts round-subpeltate, fringed, the dorsal hairs much longer; ovary not formed.