Stems 1–3(–3.7) dm, densely hirsute proximally, glabrous distally. Cauline leaves: blade flat distally, margins dentate, surfaces hirsute. Racemes secund; rachis straight. Fruiting pedicels 2–5 mm, sparsely pubescent or glabrous. Flowers: sepals rose to lavender or purple, 5–7 mm, glabrous or sparsely pubescent; petals purple, 8–11 mm; adaxial filaments 6–8 mm. Fruits divaricate to ascending, curved upward; valves glabrous or sparsely pubescent. 2n = 28.

Phenology: Flowering May–Jun.
Habitat: Serpentine outcrops

Distribution

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Calif.

Discussion

Of conservation concern.

Subspecies pulchellus is known from Mt. Tamalpais, Marin County.

Selected References

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Lower Taxa

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