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Cryptantha insolita
Cryptantha insolita (J.F. Macbr.) Payson
Las Vegas Cryptantha, Las Vegas Catseye, Unusual Catseye, Unusual Cat's-eye
Boraginaceae (Borage family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: CRIN15
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: Perennial , BiennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 8 inches tall.
Fruit: Nutlets, 1-4.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun
Distribution
USA: NVNative Habitat: Alkaline clay flats, rolling hillsides, creosote bush scrub.
Web Reference
Webref 152 - Inventory, Research and Monitoring of Evaluation and Watch List Plants - Final Report (2010) National Park Service, Lake Mead National Recreation AreaWebref 28 - NatureServe Explorer: An online encyclopedia of life (2018) NatureServe
Additional resources
USDA: Find Cryptantha insolita in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Cryptantha insolita in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Cryptantha insolita
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-06-30Research By: CBR