| Plant: Perennial herb with many hollow hairy stems reaching 2 feet tall. Grows in wet places, sometimes alkaline. |   |
| Flowers: Many white about 1/4 inch long on cone shaped spikes 3/8 to 1 1/2 inches long with 6 white petal-like bracts, aging to red. |   |
| Leaf: Mostly at lower part of stems, broad, about 5 inches long on long stems. |   |
| Flowering period: | March to September |
| Use by Indians: | Dried roots used for aches and pains. |
| Can be found here: | Big Canyon, Back Bay Road, Indian Springs |
| Native Plant: Yes | Halophyte: Yes |
| Family Name: Lizard-Tail |
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Date: 10/17/2005
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