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Cryptantha excavata
Cryptantha excavata Brandegee
Deepscar Cryptantha, Deep-scarred Cryptantha, Deep Scarred Cryptantha, DeepScar Catseye, Deep-scar Cat's-eye
Boraginaceae (Borage family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: CREX
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 1 foot tall.
Fruit: Nutlets, 1-3.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , YellowBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May
Distribution
USA: CANative Habitat: Steep, sandy, gravelly slopes, dry streambanks, foothill woodlands.
Web Reference
Webref 36 - Jepson eFlora (2019) The Jepson Herbarium, University of California, BerkeleyWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Cryptantha excavata in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Cryptantha excavata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Cryptantha excavata
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-02-19Research By: CBR