[3] It is threatened by habitat degradation caused by deer, Mouflon, and introduced species of plants.

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

[1] This plant is an erect or reclining shrub growing up to about 40 centimeters in maximum height.

The leaves, measuring up to 3.5 centimeters in length, are narrow and stiff and have rolled edges.

At up to 1.5 centimeters wide, the heads of this species are the largest of any in genus Tetramolopium.