Leaves of offsets glabrous, papillose, or ciliate. Cymes: primary branches simple, rarely dichotomously forked, 2-4(-8) cm. Flowers: petals yellow, 5-10 mm; anthers yellow; nectar scales 0.4-0.5 mm.

Flowering spring-summer. Sandy loam, gravel slopes, rocky slopes and crevices, open areas or partial shade; 100-2300 m; Calif.