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Cryptantha wigginsii
Cryptantha wigginsii I.M. Johnst.
Wiggins' Cryptantha, Wiggins' Catseye, Wiggins' Cat's-eye
Boraginaceae (Borage family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: CRWI7
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 16 inches tall.
Fruit: Nutlets, 1-4.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , YellowBloom Time: Feb , Mar , Apr , May
Distribution
USA: CANative Habitat: Sandy soil, openings in coastal sage scrub, vernal pools in maritime succulent scrub.
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Cryptantha wigginsii in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Cryptantha wigginsii in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Cryptantha wigginsii
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-02-23Research By: CBR