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Cryptantha simulans
Cryptantha simulans Greene
Pinewoods Cryptantha, Pinewoods Catseye, Pinewoods Cat's-eye, Pine Cryptantha
Boraginaceae (Borage family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: CRSI2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 18 inches tall.
Fruit: Nutlets, 3-4.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , YellowBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug
Distribution
USA: CA , ID , NV , OR , WANative Habitat: Dry gravelly sites, slopes, open shrublands, disturbed areas, open conifer forests.
Web Reference
Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) CalfloraWebref 36 - Jepson eFlora (2019) The Jepson Herbarium, University of California, Berkeley
Webref 85 - OregonFlora (2020) Oregon State University
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Cryptantha simulans in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Cryptantha simulans in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Cryptantha simulans
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-02-22Research By: CBR