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James' cryptantha
Scientific Name: Cryptantha cinerea var. laxa
Family: Boraginaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
James' Cryptantha (Cryptantha cinerea var. jamesii)
James' Cryptantha, scientifically known as Cryptantha cinerea var. jamesii, is a fascinating plant belonging to the Borage family.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant has linear leaves covered by hairs that dry to become prickles, which could be a potential irritant.
Considerations for Children
- The plant has linear leaves covered by hairs that dry to become prickles, which could be a potential irritant.
Nomenclature and Taxonomy
- Scientific Name: Cryptantha cinerea (Greene) Cronquist var. jamesii (Torr.) Cronquist
- Family: Boraginaceae (Borage Family)
- Genus: Cryptantha Lehm. ex G. Don
- Species: Cryptantha cinerea (Greene) Cronquist
- Variety: Cryptantha cinerea var. jamesii (Torr.) Cronquist
- Synonyms: Cryptantha jamesii (Torr.) Payson
Common Names
- James' Cryptantha
- James' Catseye
- James' Cat's-eye
- Bownut Cryptantha
- James' Hiddenflower
Distribution and Habitat
This plant is native to the west and southwest USA, including locations such as Kane County, UT, within the Deertrails Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument.
Morphological Characteristics
- James' Cryptantha (Cryptantha cinerea) is described as a low-growing perennial forb.
- It has linear leaves covered by hairs that dry to become prickles.
Ecology
- There is reference of this plant growing in the Chihuahuan Desert, suggesting adaptation to arid environments.
Further Information
- USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
- Discover Life
- Dave's Garden
- Encyclopedia of Life