Growing on small ledges on a cliff and below cliff on steep, hot, dry south-facing slope. Inflorescence sticky. Hiking pole in photo is 10-12 cm wide. Other plant species in the vicinity include Artemisia frigida, Erigeron compositus, . Vegetation type would be best as barrens/partially vegetated but the choice list under "Vegetation type (Alaska)" doesn't include that option. Alpine tundra is best fit from available options.