It is a federally listed endangered species of the United States.

This plant is a perennial herb growing from a woody caudex.

The stem grows up to a meter long and has no branches.

The species grows in moist and wet forest habitat, often on steep cliffs.

[2] Threats to the species include feral goats, feral pigs, introduced species of plants, and garlic snails (Oxychilus alliarius).