[3] It is native to the very arid deserts of northern Mexico and the southwestern United States, and usually looks straggly and not very attractive.

[3] Leucosyris arida is widespread throughout its desert habitat in Arizona, Nevada, California and Sonora, including disturbed areas such as roadsides.

[3] It grows in creosote bush scrub, alkali sink, and desert dry wash areas in the central and eastern Mojave Desert from Barstow, California to Arizona and Sonora, Mexico.

[3] Leucosyris arida is an annual herb with a branching stem reaching up to 30 centimeters (12 inches) tall.

The oblong leaves are up to 3 centimeters long, edged with bristly teeth, and sometimes divided into lobes.