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ribbed cryptantha
Scientific Name: Cryptantha costata
Family: Boraginaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Ribbed Cryptantha (Cryptantha costata)
Cryptantha costata, commonly known as Ribbed Cryptantha or Ashen Forget-Me-Not, is an annual herb found in specific regions of the United States.
Considerations for Pets
- Ashen Forget-Me-Nots, also known as Cryptanthas, are frequently stepped on due to growing close to the ground.
Considerations for Children
- Ashen Forget-Me-Nots, also known as Cryptanthas, are frequently stepped on due to growing close to the ground.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cryptantha costata Brandegee
- Common Names: Ribbed Cryptantha, Ashen Forget-Me-Not, Ribbed Catseye
- Family: Boraginaceae (Borage Family)
- Rank: Species
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to California and Arizona.
- Often found in desert dunes and sandy areas, especially in Mojavean and Sonoran deserts.
- Grows at elevations generally between 60 to 600 meters, occasionally up to 1000 meters.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- An annual herb, typically growing to a height of 4-8 inches.
- Associated with areas of loose, fine sand and sandy soils.
- Bloom period is generally from January to May.
Ecological Role
- Found on sandy soils, sometimes in sand shadows.
Synonyms
- Eritrichium holopterum A. Gray (Basionym)
- Cryptantha holoptera (A. Gray) J.F. Macbr.
Further Information
- Taxonomic information available from the Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS): TSN 31798
- Additional information may be found at Encyclopedia of Life.