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Cryptantha gracilis
Cryptantha gracilis Osterh.
Narrowstem Cryptantha, Narrowstem Catseye, Narrow-stem Cat's-eye, Narrowstem Pick-me-not, Slender Cryptantha, Slender Forget Me Not
Boraginaceae (Borage family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: CRGR3
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 14 inches tall.
Fruit: Nutlets, usually 1.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , YellowBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep
Distribution
USA: AZ , CA , CO , ID , NM , NV , OR , UT , WA , WYNative Habitat: Sandy to rocky soils, dry slopes, mesas, creosote bush scrub, joshua tree and pinyon-juniper woodlands.
Web Reference
Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) CalfloraWebref 36 - Jepson eFlora (2019) The Jepson Herbarium, University of California, Berkeley
Webref 75 - Southwest Desert Flora (2020) Southwest Desert Flora
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Cryptantha gracilis in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Cryptantha gracilis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Cryptantha gracilis
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-02-19Research By: CBR