Large herb forming a large tuft with many basal leaves and no evident trunk. Leaves entirely green. Inflorescence copiously covered with purple glandular hairs. Sepals with similar hairs; apical mucro about 2mm long. Petals 2.5-2.8 x 1.3-1.5cm, obovate, deep pink, deepening to crimsom near base. Stamens and style crimson. Sheets A and B.