Scapiform perennials to 0.5 m high, rhizomatous, nearly glabrous except for upper peduncle. Basal leaves gradually broadening from base, to 10 cm long, with l:w ratio 3–9, undivided or lobate, with 4–7 lobes per side; base attenuate or cuneate, without auricles; secondary venation sub-parallel, generally distinct on both surfaces. Cauline leaves c. 10, undivided, becoming much smaller than basal leaves. Capitula (1–) 3–8 per stem; peduncle with coarse hairs distally; calycular bracteoles 4–8, 4–7 mm long; involucre 5–9 mm long, 3–5 mm diam.; bracts c. 13, glabrous. Florets numerous; ligulate florets 10–15; ligule 8–12 mm long, 4–6-veined. Achenes narrowly obloid, 3–4 mm long, unribbed. Pappus persistent, 4–5 mm long.
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