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Thicksepal Cryptantha (Cryptantha crassisepala)

Cryptantha crassisepala, commonly known as Thicksepal Cryptantha or Thicksepal Cat's Eye, is an annual forb belonging to the borage family.

The plant is described as "bristly-hairy" which may cause minor skin irritation upon contact.
It produces nutlets with tubercles, which, if ingested, might present a choking hazard, especially for smaller animals.

The plant is described as "bristly-hairy" which may cause minor skin irritation upon contact.
It produces nutlets with tubercles, which, if ingested, might present a choking hazard.

Scientific Name: Cryptantha crassisepala (Torr. &amp A. Gray) Greene
Family: Boraginaceae (Borage Family)
Synonyms/Variations:
- Cryptantha crassisepala (Torr. &amp A. Gray) Greene var. crassisepala
- Cryptantha crassisepala (Torr. &amp A. Gray) Greene var. elachantha I.M. Johnst.
- Oreocarya flavoculata (implied synonym through mention of Cryptantha flavoculata as Oreocarya flavoculata)
Common Names: Thicksepal Cryptantha, Thicksepal Cat's Eye, Deertongue

Growth Habit: Annual forb/herb, typically 10-30 cm in height.
Stems: Decumbent to ascending, branching from the base, with bristly-hairy branches.
Leaves: Alternate.
Flowers: White, arranged in loose cymes.
Fruit: Produces 4 nutlets with pale tuberculations, including one axial odd nutlet.
Other: The plant is not evergreen and develops a thick crown.

Observed in locations such as Pawnee National Grassland (Colorado) and Big Bend National Park (Texas).
Found in Yavapai County.
Occurs in New Mexico.

Cryptantha flavoculata (Roughseed Cryptantha): Grows in similar habitats but is taller.
Cryptantha costata (Ribbed Cryptantha)
Cryptantha flaccida (Beaked Cryptantha)
Cryptantha angustifolia (Narrowleaf Pick-me-not)
Cryptantha cinerea
Cryptantha confertiflora (Basin Yellow Cryptantha)
Cryptantha decipiens