[Wikipedia] Distribution, Habitat: The plant is native to western North America, from 2,000 to 3,000 metres (6,600 to 9,800 ft) in elevation. It is found in Western Canada, the Northwestern United States, and the Great Basin region in eastern California, Nevada, and Utah. It grows in several types of habitat, including sagebrush scrub, Pinyon-juniper woodlands, and Yellow pine forests. (contributed by Mary Ann Machi)