Rosette: polycarpic, sessile. Leaf: open sheath, sessile, adaxially densely pubescent, tomentose-velvety, greenish, length 40–55 cm, width 7.5–14.0 cm, ratio 4.0–5.7:1, bases of secondary nerves parallel, unevenly distributed, 8–20 mm apart. Inflorescence: lateral, compound, primary branching dichasial, thyrsoid, length 70–90 cm, vegetative part with 2 pairs of opposite bracts. Capitulum: diameter 10–14 mm, ligular circle 24–28 mm, disc 10–11 mm, ray ligules yellow (photo Serge Aubert).