Shrubs usually less than 1 meter in height. Found on alluvial fans, in washes, and on stoney outcrops and ridges. Very common in the Death Valley area. Grasses less one meter in height except for Indian Ricegrass which is less than 1.5 meters. Occurs on flat ridges, lower slopes, often in stabilized sandy areas.
Stands are often small.
Emergent shrubs may be present where Big Galleta is dominant. This type includes at least three of the CNPS proposed alliances for the Mojave. Further study of the distribution of the type is recommended. 45500 Great Basin Wet Meadow Description. Dense growth of sedges, grasses and rushes.