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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. Found only in scattered sites in Alberta and Saskatchewan. Threatened by habitat conversion to agriculural uses.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteDistribution
USA: CO , KS , MT , NE , NM , OK , SD , TX , WYCanada: AB , SK
Native Habitat: Prairie/Meadow/Field
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: SunSoil 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
Additional resources
USDA: Find Cryptantha minima in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Cryptantha minima in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Cryptantha minima
Metadata
Record Modified: 2013-08-21Research By: TWC Staff