[2] It is endemic to northern California where it is known from only a few occurrences in two or three counties.

It grows in the mountain forests of the North Coast Ranges.

This is a mat-forming gray-green perennial herb producing hairy erect stems 10 to 30 centimeters tall.

The inflorescence holds several flowers, each with five white petals and up to 20 pistils in the center.

[citation needed] It occupies specific habitat, mainly near vernal lakes, and is threatened by development.