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Cryptantha grahamii
Cryptantha grahamii I.M. Johnst.
Fragrant Cryptantha, Fragrant Perennial Cat's-eye, Graham Catseye
Boraginaceae (Borage family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: CRGR4
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: White , YellowBloom Time: May , Jun
Distribution
USA: UTNative Habitat: Mixed desert shrubland, sagebrush, pinyon-juniper and mountain brush communities, usually on shale.
Web Reference
Webref 28 - NatureServe Explorer: An online encyclopedia of life (2018) NatureServeWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Cryptantha grahamii in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Cryptantha grahamii in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Cryptantha grahamii
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-02-19Research By: CBR