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Cryptantha pusilla
Cryptantha pusilla (Torr. & A. Gray) Greene
Low Cryptantha, Low Catseye, Low Cat's-eye
Boraginaceae (Borage family)
Synonym(s): Eritrichium pusillum
USDA Symbol: CRPU7
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Stems somewhat decumbent or prostrate, up to about 1 foot long.
Fruit: 4 nutlets.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , YellowBloom Time: Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun
Distribution
USA: AZ , NM , TXNative Habitat: Sandy to rocky slopes, washes, outcrops, foothills.
Bibliography
Bibref 293 - Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas (1979) Correll, D. S. & M. C. JohnstonSearch More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Cryptantha pusilla in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Cryptantha pusilla in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Cryptantha pusilla
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-02-22Research By: CBR