Stand is located near a plateau of volcanic mudflow, on a slightly convex upper slope with scattered blue oaks and primarily wildflowers and grasses. A scattering of gravel, cobbles, and stones regularly occur in the plot. Stand is transitioning from early season wildflowers (e.g. Lasthenia) to late season annuals (e.g. Lessingia and Taeniatherum).; Grazing has been occurring at a moderate level for >50 years.