Leaves mostly alternate; petiole 1–3 mm; blade oval, elliptic, or oblanceolate, 10–25(–33) × 5–19 mm. Capsule: valves rugulose to weakly ridged near apex; horns prominent.

Phenology: Flowering Nov–Apr.
Habitat: Rocky slopes, canyons, chaparral.
Elevation: 10–900 m.

Distribution

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Calif.

Discussion

Variety megacarpus occurs on coastal slopes of mountains from Santa Barbara County south to San Diego County, and at isolated localities on several California Channel Islands.

Selected References

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Lower Taxa

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