Stems solitary or several, simple or sparingly branched, 8-15 cm, bracteal lvs 8-15 mm, sep shorter than to nearly equaling the cor; fls dull white, 10-12 mm; 2n=56. Rich woods; N.J. and Pa. to O., s. Ind., and s. Ill., s. to Fla. and Tex. Apr., May.
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