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Cryptantha leucophaea
Cryptantha leucophaea (Douglas ex Lehm.) Payson
Gray Cryptantha, Gray Catseye, Gray Cat's-eye, Gray Cat's Eye
Boraginaceae (Borage family)
Synonym(s): Oreocarya leucophaea
USDA Symbol: CRLE6
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 16 inches tall.
Fruit: Nutlets, 1-4.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , YellowBloom Time: May , Jun
Distribution
USA: OR , WANative Habitat: Dry, sandy or gravelly slopes, bitterbrush-bunchgrass community.
Web Reference
Webref 62 - Burke Herbarium Image Collection (2020) University of WashingtonWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Cryptantha leucophaea in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Cryptantha leucophaea in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Cryptantha leucophaea
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-02-22Research By: CBR