Stems strigose to hirsuto-villous (hairs equal or unequal). Involucres 3.5-5.5 mm. Ray laminae 4-7 mm, surpassing involucres. Disc corollas 2.5-4.5 mm.

Flowering Jun-Jul(-Aug). Rocky slopes and cliffs, alpine slopes and summits; of conservation concern; 1800-3200 m; Oreg.