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Cryptantha crymophila
Cryptantha crymophila I.M. Johnst.
Subalpine Cryptantha
Boraginaceae (Borage family)
Synonym(s): Oreocarya crymophila
USDA Symbol: CRCR5
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Subshrub
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 16 inches tall.
Fruit: Nutlets, usually 4.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , YellowBloom Time: Jul , Aug
Distribution
USA: CANative Habitat: Rocky volcanic semi-barren soils, scree.
Web Reference
Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) CalfloraWebref 36 - Jepson eFlora (2019) The Jepson Herbarium, University of California, Berkeley
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Cryptantha crymophila in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Cryptantha crymophila in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Cryptantha crymophila
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-02-19Research By: CBR