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cushion cryptantha
Scientific Name: Cryptantha circumscissa var. rosulata
Family: Boraginaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Cryptantha circumscissa
Cryptantha circumscissa is a flowering plant belonging to the borage family (Boraginaceae). It is commonly known as cushion cryptantha, cushion catseye, or matted cryptantha.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is described as "prickly," which could present a physical hazard to pets.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cryptantha circumscissa (Hook. & Arn.) I.M. Johnston
- Family: Boraginaceae (Borage Family)
- Synonym: Greeneocharis circumscissa
- Varieties: Cryptantha circumscissa var. circumscissa, Cryptantha circumscissa var. rosulata, Cryptantha circumscissa var. genuina I.M.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to western North America, including California and Nevada.
- Often found in sandy areas, such as on the east bank of the Columbia River.
Morphological Characteristics
- Annual forb/herb, forming cushion-like mats.
- Dwarf plant, typically 1-6 cm high.
- Stiff-hairy herbage.
- Narrowly linear leaves, 5-13 mm long, densely hairy.
- Flowers are small and white, sometimes inconspicuous.
- Persistent tubular calyx that envelops the fruits.
Additional Details
- The plant is an annual, completing its life cycle in one year.
- Bloom period is from March to August.
- Elevation range is 150-3650 meters.
- Produces flowers with either relatively broad or narrow corolla tubes (dimorphic flowers).
Further Information
- Information can be found at iNaturalist.org and Discover Life.
- CalPhotos has photos of Cryptantha circumscissa.
- International Plant Names Index lists Cryptantha circumscissa I.M.Johnst.
- Encyclopedia of Life contains information about the family Boraginaceae, which includes Cryptantha circumscissa.