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Cryptantha compacta
Cryptantha compacta Higgins
Compact Cryptantha, Compact Catseye, Compact Perennial Cat's-eye, Mound Catseye
Boraginaceae (Borage family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: CRCO17
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 4 inches tall.
Fruit: Nutlets, 1-4.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , YellowBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul
Web Reference
Webref 28 - NatureServe Explorer: An online encyclopedia of life (2018) NatureServeWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Research Literature
Reslit 3128 - NEW SPECIES OF PERENNIAL CRYPTANTHA FROM UTAH (1968) Larry C HigginsThis information was provided by the Florida WIldflower Foundation.
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Additional resources
USDA: Find Cryptantha compacta in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Cryptantha compacta in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Cryptantha compacta
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-02-18Research By: CBR