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Mojave cryptantha
Scientific Name: Cryptantha mohavensis
Family: Boraginaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Mojave Cryptantha (Cryptantha mohavensis)
Cryptantha mohavensis, commonly known as Mojave cryptantha, is a flowering plant belonging to the borage family.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cryptantha mohavensis (Greene) Greene
- Family: Boraginaceae (Borage Family)
- Synonyms: The text also mentions Cryptantha tumulosa, previously classified as Mojave cryptantha, but now recognized as a distinct species, New York Mountain cryptantha.
Distribution and Habitat
- Mojave cryptantha is native to the Mojave Desert regions of Arizona, California, and Nevada.
- It is also found in the Colorado Desert.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Mojave cryptantha is described as an annual herb.
- It is a dicotyledonous plant.
- Species of Cryptantha are often referred to as white "forget-me-nots."
Ecological Role
- The plant is found in various plant communities, including Joshua Tree Woodlands and the Mojave Basin and Range.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- The text mentions bees interacting with other species, such as the Mojave Aster (Xylorhiza tortifolia), which may suggest similar interactions with Cryptantha mohavensis.
- The plant also grows along with other desert flora such as, Beavertail Cactus flower, Desert Fivespot, Sand Verbena, monkeyflower, and pima rhatany.
Further Information
- Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Cryptantha mohavensis.
- The Intermountain Flora Vol. 4 (Cronquist) also provides information about the genus Cryptantha.