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Cryptantha circumscissa
Cryptantha circumscissa (Hook. & Arn.) I.M. Johnst.
Cushion Cryptantha, Cushion Annual Cat's-eye, Cushion Catseye, Matted Cryptantha, Western Forget Me Not
Boraginaceae (Borage family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: CRCI2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb , Subshrub
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Cushion-like, up to about 3 inches tall.
Fruit: Nutlets, 1-4.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , YellowBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jul , Aug
Distribution
USA: AZ , CA , CO , ID , NV , OR , UT , WA , WYNative Habitat: Plains, hillsides, washes, usually on sandy soil.
Web Reference
Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) CalfloraWebref 36 - Jepson eFlora (2019) The Jepson Herbarium, University of California, Berkeley
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Webref 15 - The American Southwest (1994) John Crossley
Additional resources
USDA: Find Cryptantha circumscissa in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Cryptantha circumscissa in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Cryptantha circumscissa
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-02-18Research By: CBR