Streptanthus cordatus var. piutensis is a perennial herb that is native to California, and endemic (limited) to California.
California Rare Plant Rank: 1B.2 (rare, threatened, or endangered in CA and elsewhere).
[fs.usda.gov] Rarity, Habitat: Streptanthus cordatus var. piutensis, heartleaf twistflower, Piute Mountains jewelflower
Endemic to California, this jewelflower is known from approximately ten occurrences in Kern County.
This plant prefers rocky openings on red clay soil. Surrounding vegetation may be chaparral, juniper/cypress woodland, pinyon, or canyon live oak. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)
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one or more occurrences