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Cryptantha osterhoutii
Cryptantha osterhoutii (Payson) Payson
Osterhout's Cryptantha, Osterhout's Catseye, Osterhout Cat's-eye, Osterhout's Perennial Cat's-eye
Boraginaceae (Borage family)
Synonym(s): Oreocarya osterhoutii
USDA Symbol: CROS
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Subshrub
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 6 inches tall.
Fruit: Nutlets, 1-4.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , YellowBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun
Distribution
USA: AZ , CO , UTNative Habitat: Dry, barren sites, often in sandstone, open sagebrush and juniper communities.
Web Reference
Webref 64 - Colorado Rare Plant Guide (2020) Colorado State UniversityWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Cryptantha osterhoutii in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Cryptantha osterhoutii in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Cryptantha osterhoutii
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-02-22Research By: CBR