 The free parts of the four perianth claws curl back when the flower opens, those to the sides and facing the rim of the flower head densely set with long hairs.The one facing the center of the head minutely powdery or very shortly softly hairy.The perianth limbs are lance-shaped with a pointy tip, long, and have long hairs pressed to the surface, except for the one facing the center that is minutely powdery.