Abronia nana var. covillei is a perennial herb that is native to California, and also found in Nevada.
California Rare Plant Rank: 4.2 (limited distribution).
[wildflower.org] Characteristics, Habitat: Plant Characteristics
Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Accessory
Size Notes: Up to about 6 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Purple
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Distribution
USA: CA , NV
Native Habitat: Dry sandy and rocky areas, pinyon-juniper woodlands and yellow-pine forests. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)
Calflora:
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[web application]. 2025.The Calflora Database
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https://www.calflora.org/(Accessed: 05/10/2025).