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gravelbar cryptantha

Scientific Name: Cryptantha decipiens

Family: Boraginaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Cryptantha decipiens

Cryptantha decipiens, also known as gravelbar cryptantha, gravel cryptantha, gravel-bar catseye, Granel forget me not, or wild forget-me-not, is an annual herb belonging to the borage family.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cryptantha decipiens (M.E. Jones) A. Heller
  • Family: Boraginaceae (Borage Family)
  • Rank: Species

Distribution and Habitat

  • Cryptantha decipiens is native to California.
  • It is also found in the United States.
  • It grows at elevations between 60 and 1400 meters.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Cryptantha decipiens is an annual herb.
  • The stem is simple to branched, reaching 10-40 cm in height.
  • Leaves are linear to narrowly oblong, measuring 0.5-5 cm in length.
  • It has tiny flowers that are nearly hidden initially.

Additional Information

  • Cryptantha decipiens is a dicot.
  • Bloom Period: March-May.
  • Growth Habit: Forb/herb
  • It requires full sun (Sole pieno).

Resources and Further Information

  • Encyclopedia of Life: Go to Encyclopedia of Life Family: Boraginaceae.
  • World Plants.
  • Discover Life: biology, natural history, ecology, identification and distribution of Cryptantha decipiens.
  • Dave's Garden: Join friendly community that shares tips and ideas for gardens, along with seeds and plants.
  • Garden Guides: All about the Gravelbar Cryptantha (Decipiens) and gardening.