aka Obscure Paintbrush. Of the five paintbrushes found in the Park this is the least showy. The flowers are well hidden by the bracts hence its “obscure” nature. The bracts have three pointed lobes and are an undescriptive greenish color to purplish. It reaches 4″ – 6″ (10 – 15 cm) in height. Thought to be endemic to MRNP but found in an area slightly to the east of the park boundary. Listed as a “species of concern.” Found sparingly in subalpine meadows on the north side of the Park.