Shrubs, ± compact, intricately branched, 0.5–1.5 m. Leaf blades strongly cupped, oblong to elliptic, 5–11(–14) × 2.5–8(–12) mm, margins strongly revolute, teeth not evident adaxially; veins deeply furrowed. 2n = 24.

Phenology: Flowering Feb–Apr.
Habitat: Open sites, chaparral, pine forests.
Elevation: 50–300 m.

Distribution

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Calif.

Discussion

Variety impressus is restricted to coastal sites in southwestern San Luis Obispo and western Santa Barbara counties.

Selected References

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Lower Taxa

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