Stems basally ascending, distally erect, 30–70(–90) cm, strigose in proximal ¹ / 2 , sparsely strigose or glabrous distally. Leaves: proximal and mid margins eciliate, faces strigose. Involucres 4.5–5.5 mm. 2n = 18.

Flowering Jun–Sep(–Oct). Dry, rocky or sandy sites, chaparral to oak, pine, or pine-fir woods; (100–)1000–1900(–2300) m; Calif., Nev., Oreg., Wash.