[1] It is native to the western United States, where it is known from Arizona and Utah.

[1][3] This plant grows from a short rhizome with yellowish, tuberous roots.

The narrow leaves are up to 40 centimeters long and may grow erect or spread out along the ground.

The scape grows upright, reaching maximum heights of 35 to 40 centimeters.

The flowers have six whitish or greenish tepals each with three dark midveins along the lower surface.