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Cryptantha racemosa
Cryptantha racemosa (S. Watson) Greene
Bushy Cryptantha, Brushy Cryptantha, Shrubby Cryptantha, Woody Forget Me Not
Boraginaceae (Borage family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: CRRA2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Subshrub
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 3 feet tall.
Fruit: Nutlets, 3-4.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , YellowBloom Time: Feb , Mar , Apr , May
Distribution
USA: AZ , CA , NV , UTNative Habitat: Rocky crevices, slopes, canyons, washes, desert scrub.
Web Reference
Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) CalfloraWebref 36 - Jepson eFlora (2019) The Jepson Herbarium, University of California, Berkeley
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Cryptantha racemosa in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Cryptantha racemosa in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Cryptantha racemosa
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-02-22Research By: CBR