Swertia albicaulis  (G. & H.) Kuntze

     var. nitida  (Benth.) Post

Ubiquity:  Very uncommon

Distritution:  Known only near Aetna Springs, Corona Mine & Oat Hill (Detert Res. Quad.)

Plant Communities:  Regular(?) Chaparral

Habitats:  Dry, sunny, rocky, brushy slopes

Elevations:  800-2560'

Comments:  = Frasera a. var. n.

Updated:  2/10/98