United States of America, Utah, San Juan, Abajo Mountains, Elk Ridge, Manti-LaSal National Forest along NF rode 088 between Bears Ears and hwy UT95, on Maverick Point at junction to Maverick Spring.
7.5' Kane Gulch quad;
2377 meters
7800 FT
Pinus edulis- Juniperus osteosperma pygmy forest; in deep sand with Arctostaphylos patula, Pediocactus simpsonii, Penstemon lentus var. albiflorus, Cymnopterus purpureus, Cryptanthat bakeri, Pedicularis centranthera; Moencopi formation.
Diffusely branched, stems ascending from stout, woddy taproot; flowers ochroleucus to pale lavender, tiny; pods unilocular; occasional locally.
For additional information about this specimen, please contact: Jennifer Ackerfield, Head Curator of Biodiversity Collections (jennifer.ackerfield@botanicgardens.org)