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Cryptantha circumscissa var. rosulata
Cryptantha circumscissa (Hook. & Arn.) I.M. Johnst. var. rosulata J.T. Howell
Cushion Cryptantha, Rosette Cushion Cryptantha
Boraginaceae (Borage family)
Synonym(s): Cryptantha circumscissa ssp. rosulata
USDA Symbol: CRCIR
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Cushion-like, up to about 1 inch tall.
Fruit: Nutlets, 2-4.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: Jul , Aug
Distribution
USA: CANative Habitat: Barren granitic gravels.
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 var. rosulata in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Cryptantha circumscissa var. rosulata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Cryptantha circumscissa var. rosulata
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-02-18Research By: CBR