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Cryptantha roosiorum

Cryptantha roosiorum Munz

Bristlecone Cryptantha

Boraginaceae (Borage Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: CRRO3

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb , Subshrub
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 2 inches tall.
Fruit: Nutlets.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: Jun , Jul

Distribution

USA: CA

Web Reference

Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) Calflora
Webref 37 - Calscape (2019) California Native Plant Society
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-01-09
Research By: TWC Staff

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