It is threatened by habitat degradation caused by feral goats and introduced species of plants.

It is a federally listed endangered species of the United States.

[1] This plant is a very small shrub growing only 15 centimeters in maximum height.

It produces narrow leaves and inflorescences of up to 4 flower heads.

[3] There are six known populations of this plant, totalling 2857 mature individuals and 625 juveniles.