Plants annual, roots fibrous. Stems 2 or more from each rosette, spreading to ascending, 2–7 cm. Leaves basal and cauline; basal in single, prostrate rosette, blade spatulate, 0.5–2 cm; cauline leaves slightly smaller. Inflorescences paniculate cymes, open. Flowers subsessile; sepals orbiculate, 3–4 mm, scarious; petals 4, rose, 3 mm; stamens 3, anther yellow; style included, filiform; stigmas 2. Capsules globose, 1.5–2.5 mm; valves 2. Seeds 1–2, black, orbicular, 0.7–0.8 mm, shiny.

Phenology: Flowering Apr–May.
Habitat: Sandy soil in chaparral, oak woodlands
Elevation: 400-1100 m

Distribution

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Calif.

Discussion

Of conservation concern.

Selected References

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Lower Taxa

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