United States, California, Kern, Tehachapi Mtns. Foothills. hilltop on alluvial mesa on east side of Pescado Creek, along road from Canyon de la Lecheria, 0.7 km NE (15°) of confluence with Bronco Canyon.; La Liebre Ranch 7.5' Q.
34.86406 -118.63733
1067 meters
3500ft.
Old alluvial surface and old stream-cut slope; whitish decomposed granite soil, sandy loam; low scrub. On hilltop.
Ericameria linearifolia (domin.), E. nauseosa (scarce) and Lupinus excubitus (common) and annuals.
Common perennial; fls. purple with yellow banner spot. Low and compact foliage, with infl. to c. 2 ft. tall.