It is found natively in California, Nevada, and on Steens Mountain in eastern Oregon.

It tends to grow on slopes[2] and in open or disturbed areas below 1300 meters.

[3] It grows 6 to 20 inches (15 to 51 cm) tall with blue flowers containing white or yellow spots.

It is an annual plant that blooms in the months of March, April and May.

[6] Among the biologically active chemicals found in the plant are genistein, 2'-hydroxygenistein, luteone and wighteone.