Ferns-template

Pink to purplish flowers about ½ inch long, tubular with 2 lips and 4 stamens that so not protrude. Calyx with 5 elongated, pointed teeth surrounded by bracts also with many sharply pointed teeth. Leaves paired, elliptical to lance-like, toothed and at least the lower ones with a short stalk.

(Photographed at Eagle Lake - June 26, 2002)

A stout 4-sided stem terminates in a compact cylindrical spike composed of many bright green bracts and small flowers.