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Palmer's cryptantha
Scientific Name: Cryptantha palmeri
Family: Boraginaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Cryptantha palmeri
Also known as Palmer's Cryptantha or Palmer's Catseye, Cryptantha palmeri is a plant species within the genus Cryptantha.
Considerations for Pets
- The provided text indicates that Cryptantha is a genus of hairy plants. The presence of hairs might be a consideration for pets if ingested, potentially causing irritation.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cryptantha palmeri (A. Gray) Payson
- Family: Boraginaceae (Borage Family)
- Synonyms: Krynitzkia palmeri A. Gray, Oreocarya palmeri (mentioned in the context of an incomplete database entry)
- Other Species Mentioned: Cryptantha angustifolia, Cryptantha barbigera, Cryptantha circumscissa, Cryptantha flava, Cryptantha ganderi, Cryptantha nemaclada, Cryptantha paysonii, Cryptantha quentinensis
Distribution and Habitat
- The text suggests this species is found in North America, specifically mentioning New Mexico (NM).
- Also mentioned are Baja California (Mexico) and Utah (USA).
- It appears in semi-desert environments, as indicated by the study on Cryptantha flava.
Morphological Characteristics
- Cryptantha is described as a genus of hairy plants.
- Cryptantha angustifolia is a perennial that may be grown as an annual in cooler climates.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- The mention of Palmer's Phacelia, Spider Milkweed, and other plants growing alongside Cryptantha palmeri indicates its presence within a plant community.
Related Resources
- USDA PLANTS Database: http://plants.usda.gov (as of August 28, 2009)
- Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
- Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)
- Edward Palmer Project