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coast range cryptantha

Scientific Name: Cryptantha corollata

Family: Boraginaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Coast Range Cryptantha (Cryptantha corollata)

Cryptantha corollata, commonly known as Coast Range Cryptantha or Coast Range Cat's-eye, is a wildflower belonging to the borage family (Boraginaceae).

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cryptantha corollata (I.M. Johnst.) I.M. Johnst.
  • Family: Boraginaceae
  • Synonyms: Cryptantha decipiens (M. E. Jones) A. Heller var. corollata I. M. Johnston
  • Taxonomic Status: Accepted

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to California and is considered endemic.
  • Specifically found in Coastal California.
  • Inhabits coastal sage scrub, grassland, and open ground.

Morphological Characteristics

  • A dicot.
  • An annual herb.
  • The white flower clusters may resemble popcorn from a distance.

Watering Suggestions

  • Water these plants only from time to time.
  • Remember to wet the soil deeply when watering.

Further Information

  • CalPhotos
  • Jepson eFlora
  • Discover Life
  • International Plant Names Index
  • Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)