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Cryptantha insolita

Cryptantha insolita (J.F. Macbr.) Payson

Las Vegas Cryptantha, Las Vegas Catseye, Unusual Catseye, Unusual Cat's-eye

Boraginaceae (Borage family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: CRIN15

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial , Biennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 8 inches tall.
Fruit: Nutlets, 1-4.

Bloom Information

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

Distribution

USA: NV
Native Habitat: Alkaline clay flats, rolling hillsides, creosote bush scrub.

Web Reference

Webref 152 - Inventory, Research and Monitoring of Evaluation and Watch List Plants - Final Report (2010) National Park Service, Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Webref 28 - NatureServe Explorer: An online encyclopedia of life (2018) NatureServe

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2021-06-30
Research By: CBR

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