United States, California, Fresno, Humphreys Basin, Headwaters Piute Crk., Trig. S. Fk. San Joaquin Riv., W. over Sieran Crest from Bishop, Inyo Co., Mt Humphreys E-NE. 13,986'; lowest spots on rim NE. around E. to SW. 12,400'. This Juncus(mostly veg) abundant in one moist spot ca. 1/2 way up steep rocky ravine S-SE. of 300' knob, NE. shore Desolation L. (11,450') in n. sect. of Basin
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Lodgepole For. Piute Canyon up to 10,400-10,600'; Subalpine For. to 10,800' (even 11,200' on few favored rocky slopes); occas. Pinus albicaulis krumholtz to 11,200', rare specimens to 11,600'; Basin mostly aove 11,000' and Alpine with extensive areas herbaceous Alpine cover. Lower part of ravine & foot of s-se. facing cliffs amazingly florif. This Juncus(mostly veg) abundant in one moist spot ca. 1/2 way up steep rocky ravine