Description: Perennial plant forming mats to 45 cm (18 in.) wide. Stems short, to 3 cm (1.2 in.) tall, with creeping growth habit. Leaves basal, spatula-shaped, covered with dense white hairs (pubescent), younger leaves sparsely pubescent. Inflorescence a solitary flower head on each stalk, to 10 mm (0.4 in.) high. Flower head discoid, with up to 60 white florets (flowers). Fruit an achene,
6 mm (0.2 in.), with white pappus at tip. Time of flowering: July to August.
Habitat: Found in mountain meadows, scree slopes, open ridges, and
north-facing cliffs, in alpine and bristlecone pine habitats, and in
mountain riparian areas. Elevations: 2,650 - 3,535 m (8,700 - 11,600 ft).
Range: Endemic to the Spring Mountains; occurs at higher elevations along
and below the ridgeline from Mummy Mountain to Griffith Peak.
Comments: The most distinguishing feature separating this species from other Antennaria is the large solitary flower head on each stalk.