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Cryptantha ganderi
Cryptantha ganderi I.M. Johnst.
Gander's Cryptantha, Dune Catseye, Dune Cat's-eye
Boraginaceae (Borage family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: CRGA2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 16 inches tall.
Fruit: Nutlets, usually 1-2.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , YellowBloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May
Distribution
USA: AZ , CANative Habitat: Sand dunes, sandy open areas, fine sand deposits, creosote bush and desert scrubland.
Web Reference
Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) CalfloraWebref 36 - Jepson eFlora (2019) The Jepson Herbarium, University of California, Berkeley
Webref 75 - Southwest Desert Flora (2020) Southwest Desert Flora
Additional resources
USDA: Find Cryptantha ganderi in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Cryptantha ganderi in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Cryptantha ganderi
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-02-19Research By: CBR