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Cryptantha gypsophila

Cryptantha gypsophila Reveal & C.R. Broome

Gypsum Valley Cryptantha, Reveal's Cat's Eye

Boraginaceae (Borage family)

Synonym(s): Oreocarya revealii

USDA Symbol: CRGY

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 10 inches tall.
Fruit: Nutlets, 1-4.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Yellow
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun

Distribution

USA: CO
Native Habitat: Semi-desert gypsum hills.

Bibliography

Bibref 1817 - Flora of Colorado (2015) Ackerfield, J.

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Web Reference

Webref 74 - Southwest Colorado Wildflowers (2020) Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2021-02-19
Research By: CBR

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