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tufted cryptantha

Scientific Name: Cryptantha caespitosa

Family: Boraginaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

Learn about the Tufted Cryptantha, a fascinating plant belonging to the Borage family.

The text mentions that Tufted Cryptantha has basal leaves that can be tufted. Depending on the quantity ingested, this may cause stomach upset if consumed by pets.

Scientific Name: Cryptantha caespitosa (A. Nelson) Payson
Common Names: Tufted Cryptantha, Caespitose Cat's-eye
Other common names include: buttecandle, cockscomb cat's-eye, cockscomb cryptantha, Sheldon&#39s oreocarya, northern miner&#39s candle, clustered cryptantha

The plant is primarily found in the United States, specifically mentioned in relation to Idaho and Wyoming.

Biennial or perennial herb.
Vegetative leaves are basal or tufted.
Plant is described as a tufted perennial herb from branched, woody caudex and stout taproot stems, typically 7 to 18 cm tall, slender, weak, one to several.
Basal leaves are tufted, narrowly oblanceolate to narrowly spatulate, 1-2.5 (3) cm long.
Stems are erect and tufted, 4-8 inches tall, with several pairs of leaves.
Leaves may be tufted, oblanceolate, short-petiolate, 4-7 cm long and 5-10 mm wide, with cauline leaves also present.
Nutlets are smooth or rugose.

It is found in several environments, with mentions of possible presence in Clark and Lemhi, Idaho.

It is mentioned as growing in proximity to other plants such as vetch (Astragalus miser) and Wasatch goldenbush (Ericameria obovata).