Years ago, I saw Xerophyllum tenax growing very close to sea level on US 101 on the north side of the Olympic Peninsula. This surprised me as the plant reputedly grows only at fairly high altitude. If anyone is burning with desire to know the exact location, I'll see if I can find my note of the exact location. -- Rodger Whitlock Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Maritime Zone 8, a cool Mediterranean climate on beautiful Vancouver Island