Stems 1.5–4.5(–7) dm, densely hirsute proximally, sparsely to moderately so distally. Cauline leaves: blade flat distally, margins entire or denticulate, surfaces moderately to sparsely hirsute. Racemes secund; rachis straight. Fruiting pedicels 5–15 mm, sparsely pubescent or glabrous. Flowers: sepals lavender or rose to purple, 6–7 mm, sparsely pubescent or glabrous; petals lavender to purplish, 10–12mm; adaxial filaments 7–10 mm. Fruits spreading to reflexed, arcuate; valves sparsely pubescent or glabrous. 2n = 28.

Phenology: Flowering May–Jul.
Habitat: Serpentine or Franciscan formation outcrops

Distribution

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Calif.

Discussion

Of conservation concern.

Subspecies hoffmanii is known from Sonoma County.

Selected References

None.

Lower Taxa

None.