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Cryptantha albida

Cryptantha albida (Kunth) I.M. Johnst.

New Mexico Cryptantha, New Mexico Catseye, New Mexico Cat's-eye

Boraginaceae (Borage family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: CRAL

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 16 inches tall.
Fruit: Nutlets, 1-4.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug

Distribution

USA: AZ , NM , TX
Native Habitat: Dry slopes, volcanic and limestone soils.

Web Reference

Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2021-02-18
Research By: CBR

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