May 17, 1806, at Camp Chopunnish, Idaho County, Idaho.
A small plant with slender, bent stems and a few white flowers in a branched cluster shorter than the single grasslike leaf. Flowers about 1 in (2.5 cm) wide. Height: 2-8 in (5-20 cm).
Grassy hillsides and open coniferous woods.
Southeastern Washington and northeastern Oregon to western Montana.
The common name refers to the petals' resemblance to kittens' ears.
