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Cryptantha micromeres

Cryptantha micromeres (A. Gray) Greene

Pygmyflower Cryptantha

Boraginaceae (Borage Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: CRMI2

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 20 inches tall.
Fruit: Nutlets, 4.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul

Distribution

USA: CA

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Low
Light Requirement: Sun

Web Reference

Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) Calflora
Webref 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 micromeres in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Cryptantha micromeres in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Cryptantha micromeres

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-05-29
Research By: TWC Staff

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