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Cryptantha weberi
Cryptantha weberi I.M. Johnst.
Weber's Cryptantha, Weber's Catseye, Weber's Cat's-eye
Boraginaceae (Borage family)
Synonym(s): Oreocarya weberi
USDA Symbol: CRWE2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Subshrub
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 10 inches tall.
Fruit: 4 nutlets.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , YellowBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug
Distribution
USA: CONative Habitat: Dry slopes, rocky ridges, lower cliff faces, scrubland.
Bibliography
Bibref 1817 - Flora of Colorado (2015) Ackerfield, J.Search More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Cryptantha weberi in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Cryptantha weberi in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Cryptantha weberi
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-02-23Research By: CBR