Stems erect, branches ascending, moderately hirsute. Leaves (larger) 3-7.5(-8) cm. Peduncles 20-30(-35) cm. Phyllary apices short-attenuate. Paleae: middle teeth white-villous ('bearded'). Rays 11-13(-14). 2n = 34. Flowering spring-fall. Coastal prairies; 0-20+ m; Tex.