lˈiːvz ɑːɹ nˈuːmɚɹəs ɔnðə stˈɛm, ɔːltˈɜːnət, ænd nˈæɹoʊli lˈænsɪˌɑːleɪt wɪððə lˈoʊɚ lˈiːvz lˈɑːɹdʒɚ, ˌʌp tə lˈɔŋ ænd wˈaɪd, bᵻkˈʌmɪŋ smˈɔːlɚ ænd nˈæɹoʊɚ hˈaɪɚɹ ɔnðə plˈænt.
Leaves are numerous on the stem, alternate, and narrowly lanceolate with the lower leaves larger, up to  long and  wide, becoming smaller and narrower higher on the plant.