Leaf blades linear-oblanceolate, mostly tomentose on both surfaces, margins usually revolute. Inflorescences capitate or umbellate. Perianths pale yellow to ochroleucous. Flowering May-Jul. Gravelly, volcanic scablands, mixed grassland and sagebrush communities; 100-1300 m; Oreg., Wash. Variety sublineare is found in south-central Wash-ington and adjacent north-central Oregon. It is frequently confused with Eriogonum douglasii.