Stems and peduncles densely long-stipitate-glandular (longest hairs 0.4-0.5 mm, including glands), often slightly hispid proximal to heads. Ray laminae 1-2.5 mm wide. 2n = 10 (11, 12).

Flowering (Jun-)Jul-Oct. Sand, sandy gravel, dunes, stream terraces, sandstone outcrops, often in areas of oak woodlands, roadsides, roadbanks; 20-400 m; Ark., Kans., Okla., Tex.