Plants are shortly pubescent and usually branched near the base.
The stem leaves are alternate, ovate to elliptic in shape, smooth or toothed on the margins, with prominent ear-like projections at the bases. Currently, only two populations of L . Lesquerella lyrata is a component of glade flora and occurs in association with limestone outcroppings. This species occurs in disturbed glade areas, including cultivated fields and unimproved pastures. The greatest threat to this species is its extreme vulnerability due to its limited range and small number of populations.