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Northington, David K.

Cryptantha minima

Cryptantha minima Rydb.

Little Cryptantha

Boraginaceae (Borage Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: CRMI5

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)

Listed as an endangered species in Canada. Found only in scattered sites in Alberta and Saskatchewan. Threatened by habitat conversion to agricultural uses.

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 1 foot tall, often shorter.
Fruit: Nutlets.

Bloom Information

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

Distribution

USA: CO , KS , MT , NE , NM , OK , SD , TX , WY
Canada: AB , SK
Native Habitat: Prairie/Meadow/Field

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:

Sibley Nature Center - Midland, TX

Web Reference

Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2022-11-08
Research By: TWC Staff

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