Including synonyms: T. ovatum sensu Hook.; T. californicum Kell.; T. crassifolium Piper.; Tscouleri Rydb.; T ovatum var. stenosepalum Gates.; T. venosum Gates. Plant found in moist areas, or wooded areas. Plants blooming in late spring, or early summer. Plants rhizomatous. Peduncles cylindrical. Peduncle height 1–5 dm tall. Peduncles with leaves. Main axis of peduncle longer than leaves. Leaves whorled. Total number of leaves 3–5. Number of leaves per whorl 3–5. Leaves ovate. Leaves 0.5–2 dm long. Leaves 30–140 mm wide. Leaves basal. Leaves withering after flowering. Inflorescence axis straight, or curved. Inflorescence solitary. Inflorescences open. Flower 1. Pedicel length 15–70 mm long. Flowers not replaced with bublet. Flower white, or pink, or yellow, or purple. Perianth free at base. Perianth 6 parted, all petal-like. Perianth length 0.5–6 cm long. Perianth parts Sepals and petals distinctly different. Perianth segments do no twist together & wither as a unit after flowering. Petals ovate, or linear. Stamens are included. Fertile stamens 6. Anthers longer than filaments. Anthers white, or yellow. Styles 3. Stigmas 3. Fruits capsules. Capsules winged, or angled.
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