THis deer weed ( that im talking about) grows in the semi arid areas of central coastal california. It is common in the protected former army reservation of Ft.Ord and it does grow close to other bushes and along road sides. I collected the seed for the local colleges watershed program (CSUMB) and the seeds were under the plant along with dead leaves. i liked i because it had an interesting look to it and no one grows it so it would be a sort of conversational thing. It doesnt even grow within my city staying to the un-inhabited parts on the former Ft.Ord BJ