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Cryptantha atwoodii
Cryptantha atwoodii Higgins
Atwood's Cryptantha, Atwood's Catseye, Atwood's Perennial Cat's-eye
Boraginaceae (Borage family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: CRAT2
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: Nutlets, 1-4.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: Apr , May
Distribution
USA: AZNative Habitat: Shaley outcrops, desert shrubland, semi-barren areas.
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterResearch Literature
Reslit 3125 - Cryptantha atwoodii (Boraginaceae) a New Species from Arizona (1974) Larry C. HigginsThis information was provided by the Florida WIldflower Foundation.
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Additional resources
USDA: Find Cryptantha atwoodii in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Cryptantha atwoodii in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Cryptantha atwoodii
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-02-18Research By: CBR