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Cleveland's cryptantha

Scientific Name: Cryptantha clevelandii

Family: Boraginaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

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Cleveland's Cryptantha (Cryptantha clevelandii)

Cleveland's cryptantha, scientifically known as Cryptantha clevelandii, is a flowering plant belonging to the borage family. It is also referred to as Cleveland's Popcornflower.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cryptantha clevelandii E. Greene
  • Variety: Cryptantha clevelandii var. clevelandii
  • Family: Boraginaceae (Borage Family)
  • Synonym: Krynitzkia clevelandii (Greene) Rattan

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to coastal California.
  • Specific locations mentioned include Garland Ranch, Point Lobos, and Fort Ord.

Morphological Characteristics

  • It is an annual herb.
  • It is a dicot.
  • It is taprooted.
  • It forms a rosette when young.
  • It typically has a single stem.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • The White-lined Sphinx Moth is known to feed on Cleveland's cryptantha (Cryptantha clevelandii).