Distinctly slender, drought tolerant native annual with small yellow flowers, blooming May to July. Occurs in well-drained, sandy to rocky soils of dry meadows, shrublands and woodlands, up to 7,000 ft. elevation. Sometimes prolific after wildfire.

DISTRIBUTION / ADAPTATION

INFORMATION & ATTRIBUTES

Family: Loasaceae

Duration: Annual

Growth Habit: Forb/herb

Native Status: Native

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Bloom Color: Yellow

Bloom Period: March-July

Annual Precipitation: 5-55 in.

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Shade Tolerance: Intolerant

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SOIL ADAPTATION

Coarse Texture: Yes

Medium Texture: Yes

Fine Texture: Yes

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SEEDING NOTES

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