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weakstem cryptantha
Scientific Name: Cryptantha flaccida
Family: Boraginaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Cryptantha flaccida
Also known as Weakstem Cryptantha, this plant belongs to the fascinating world of flowering plants.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant has sharp, bristly hairs that mostly stand straight up.
Considerations for Children
- This plant has sharp, bristly hairs that mostly stand straight up.
Scientific Name and Common Names
- Scientific Name: Cryptantha flaccida (Douglas ex Lehm.) Greene
- Common Names: Weakstem Cryptantha, Flaccid Cryptantha, Weakstem Cat's Eye, Beaked Cryptantha, Weak-stem Cat's-eye.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Boraginaceae (Borage Family)
- Kingdom: Plantae (implied)
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Myosotis flaccida Douglas ex Lehm., Cryptantha rostellata
Distribution and Habitat
- Cryptantha flaccida is a native annual herb.
- It is found in northern, southern, and central California.
- It is also present in the Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington.
- Occurs in the Sierra Nevada.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- It is an annual herb, described as a forb.
- The plant grows upright.
- It has stem branches that are ascending, usually divided in the middle.
- Distinguished by its sharp bristly hairs that mostly stand straight up.
Additional Information
- Cryptantha is a genus within the Borage family (Boraginaceae), containing approximately 200 species.
Further Information
- Discover Life provides detailed information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Cryptantha flaccida.