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Mariposa cryptantha
Scientific Name: Cryptantha mariposae
Family: Boraginaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Mariposa Cryptantha (Cryptantha mariposae)
The Mariposa Cryptantha, scientifically known as Cryptantha mariposae, is a flowering plant belonging to the Borage family (Boraginaceae). It is also known as Mariposa Catseye.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cryptantha mariposae I.M. Johnston
- Family: Boraginaceae
- Synonyms: The text mentions Element Code: PDBOR0A1Q0 and TSN 31832, likely used as identifiers within specific databases.
Distribution and Habitat
- Cryptantha mariposae is native to California and is considered endemic, meaning its distribution is limited to this region.
- Specifically, it has been identified as originating "of or from Mariposa County, California".
- It has also been found in Kern, Lake, Los Angeles, Mono, Monterey, Marin, Napa, and Nevada Counties in California.
- The plant can also be found on BLM (Bureau of Land Management) lands within Railroad.
Morphological Characteristics
- Cryptantha mariposae is an annual herb and is classified as a dicot.
- Other common names for plants in the *Cryptantha* genus are "cat's eyes" and "popcorn flowers."
Ecology
- Other plant species that may grow in the same habitat include: Mariposa Manzanita (Arctostaphylos viscida ssp. mariposa), Sierra Mariposa Lily (Calochortus minimus), and Mariposa Lily (Calochortus splendens).