United States, Utah, Piute, BLM, Between Circleville & Junction, approx. 2.2 mi S of Junction, turn right (W) on Doc Spring Rd, travel W 1.5 mi population on right.
38.208333 -112.25
38° 12' 30'' N 112° 15' 00'' W
1890 meters
6200ft
Grazed boulder strewn hillside in mountain valley/ semi-arid steppe on basaltic substrate; SE aspect, 35 degree slope
Plants about 1000 on 1.5 A; 2 feet tall; awn may flex, spirals as it dries, callus very sharp, 20 degree curve.
Seed collected from 400 plants; to be used for general research, genetic studies, long-term storage & site rehab. 'Needle & thread'. Voucher for Seeds of Success program.