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Nevada cryptantha
Scientific Name: Cryptantha nevadensis var. nevadensis
Family: Boraginaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Cryptantha nevadensis
Also known as Nevada cryptantha, Nevada cat's eye, Nevada forget-me-not, and Nevada popcornflower, Cryptantha nevadensis is a flowering plant belonging to the borage family.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant's bristly leaves may cause discomfort if touched or ingested.
Considerations for Children
- The plant's bristly leaves may cause discomfort if touched.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cryptantha nevadensis A. Nelson & Kennedy
- Family: Boraginaceae (Borage family)
- Major Group: Vascular Plant
- Minor Group: Dicot
- Synonyms:
- Cryptantha interrupta (Greene) Payson
- Taxonomic Rank:
- Cryptantha nevadensis var. nevadensis (Nevada Cryptantha)
- Cryptantha nevadensis var. rigida
Distribution and Habitat
- Cryptantha nevadensis is native to California and is also found outside of California, including Nevada.
- It is often found in desert environments and sandy to gravelly soils.
- Specifically mentioned locations include the Sierra Nevada, White Mountains (elevation 1280 m), and Calcareous Mountains of White Pine County, Nevada.
Morphological Characteristics
- Cryptantha nevadensis is an annual herb.
- The stem is typically 10-60 cm tall, simple to branched throughout, and covered in strigose hairs (some hairs ascending).
- Leaves are 1-4(5) cm long, simple, entire, linear to oblong, and generally bristly.
Ecological Role
- In Nevada, Cryptantha nevadensis is considered a noxious weed in sandy to gravelly soils by the State.