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Cryptantha paysonii

Cryptantha paysonii (J.F. Macbr.) I.M. Johnst.

Payson's Cryptantha, Payson's Catseye, Payson's Perennial Cat's-eye, Payson Hiddenflower

Boraginaceae (Borage family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: CRPA8

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

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

Bloom Information

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

Distribution

USA: NM , TX
Native Habitat: Gravelly calcareous or gypsum soils, desert scrub to juniper savanna.

Web Reference

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

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2021-02-22
Research By: CBR

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