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Cryptantha longiflora

Cryptantha longiflora (A. Nelson) Payson

Longflower Cryptantha, Longflower Catseye, Long-flower Perennial Cat's-Eye

Boraginaceae (Borage Family)

Synonym(s): Oreocarya longiflora

USDA Symbol: CRLO6

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Biennial
Habit: Herb , Subshrub
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Breeding System: Flowers Bisexual
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 2 feet tall.
Fruit: Nutlets.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Yellow
Bloom Time: Apr , May
Bloom Notes: White petals with yellow centers.

Distribution

USA: CO , UT
Native Habitat: Pinyon-juniper communities on sandy soils above adobe hills.

Web Reference

Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

USDA: Find Cryptantha longiflora in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Cryptantha longiflora in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Cryptantha longiflora

Metadata

Record Modified: 2022-09-29
Research By: TWC Staff

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