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quill cryptantha
Scientific Name: Cryptantha affinis
Family: Boraginaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Cryptantha affinis: Quill Cryptantha
Cryptantha affinis, belonging to the borage family (Boraginaceae), is known by several common names, including slender catseye, common cryptantha, and quill cryptantha. It is also sometimes referred to as slender cryptantha and quill cat's eye.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cryptantha affinis (A. Gray) Greene
- Family: Boraginaceae (Borage family)
- Synonym: Krynitzkia affinis A. Gray
Distribution and Habitat
This species is native to California and found in the United States. One specific observation notes it growing along Road K6900 at a rock quarry atop the ridge dividing Dairy Creek and Cougar Creek. It has also been found in the Sierra Nevada.
Morphological Characteristics
- Habit: Forb/herb
- Duration: Annual
Quirky Facts
- The name "catseye" is used for some of the common names.
Further Information
- Dave's Garden: A community sharing tips and ideas for gardens, seeds, and plants.
- Discover Life: Provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Cryptantha affinis.
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy: Species information for Cryptantha affinis.