About Drymocallis glandulosa (Lindl.) Rydb.
Drymocallis glandulosa is generally an erect plant, but it can grow in a small, tufted form just a few centimeters tall, or as a tall slender plant reaching nearly 1 meter (3.3 feet) in height. This species may or may not produce rhizomes. Its body is usually covered in hairs, many of which are glandular, giving the plant a sticky texture. Each leaf is divided into multiple leaflets, with one long terminal leaflet and several smaller leaflets spaced widely along each side of the leaf stem. The inflorescence is a cyme holding between 2 and 30 flowers that vary in both color and size. Each flower typically has five petals that grow up to 1 centimeter long, and can be colored white, pale yellow, or gold. Ecologically, Drymocallis glandulosa is more common in habitats that have been cleared or disturbed, including areas affected by wildfire, clearcutting, or heavy grazing. It serves as an important food source for several species of mice: the western harvest mouse, cactus mouse, and California mouse.
