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Cryptantha thompsonii
Cryptantha thompsonii I.M. Johnst.
Thompson's Cryptantha, Thompson's Catseye, Thompson's Cat's-eye, Thompson's Cat's Eye
Boraginaceae (Borage family)
Synonym(s): Oreocarya thompsonii
USDA Symbol: CRTH3
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Subshrub
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 1 foot tall.
Fruit: 4 nutlets.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , YellowBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul
Distribution
USA: OR , WANative Habitat: Open rocky slopes.
Web Reference
Webref 62 - Burke Herbarium Image Collection (2020) University of WashingtonWebref 14 - Flora Northwest: Wildflowers to be Seen in Oregon & Washington (2013) Biology Dept - Gresham High School
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Cryptantha thompsonii in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Cryptantha thompsonii in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Cryptantha thompsonii
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-02-22Research By: CBR