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Guadalupe cryptantha
Scientific Name: Cryptantha maritima var. pilosa
Family: Boraginaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Cryptantha maritima
Cryptantha maritima, commonly known as Guadalupe cryptantha or Guadalupe catseye, is an annual herb belonging to the borage family, Boraginaceae.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cryptantha maritima (Greene) Greene
- Family: Boraginaceae (Borage family)
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Guadalupe catseye
- Variety: Cryptantha maritima var. pilosa I.M. Johnst.
- Cryptantha maritima var. maritima
Distribution and Habitat
- Cryptantha maritima is native to California and Guadalupe Island, Baja California, Mexico.
- It thrives in dry areas below 1235 feet (<1250 meters).
Morphological Characteristics
- This plant is an annual herb, typically growing to a height of 10-30(40) cm.
- The stem can be simple to branched throughout, with branches ascending to erect.
- The plant is generally strigose (having stiff, appressed hairs) and spreading-rough-hairy.
- Leaves are 1-4 cm in length.
Ecological Role
- Cryptantha species, including Cryptantha maritima, are identified by the characteristics of their nutlets.
Considerations for Pets
- Some Cryptantha species are also referred to as "forget-me-nots." These plants are known to have rough or hairy leaves, which might cause mild irritation if ingested by pets.
Considerations for Children
- Some Cryptantha species are also referred to as "forget-me-nots." These plants are known to have rough or hairy leaves, which might cause mild irritation if handled.
Quirky Facts
- Cryptantha species have a reputation for being hard to distinguish.
Further Information
- Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Cryptantha maritima.