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handsome cryptantha
Scientific Name: Cryptantha paradoxa
Family: Boraginaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Cryptantha paradoxa: Handsome Catseye, Handsome Cryptantha
Cryptantha paradoxa, also known as Handsome Catseye or Handsome Cryptantha, is a subshrub/forb/herb belonging to the Boraginaceae family.
Considerations for Pets
- Cryptantha is described as a genus of hairy plants.
Considerations for Children
- Cryptantha is described as a genus of hairy plants.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cryptantha paradoxa (A. Nelson) Payson
- Family: Boraginaceae (Borage Family)
- Synonyms: Oreocarya paradoxa A. Nels.
- Accepted Symbol: CRPA6
Common Names
- Handsome Catseye
- Handsome Cryptantha
- Paradox cat's eye
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Plant Type: Subshrub, Forb/herb
- Life Cycle: Perennial
Distribution and Habitat
- It can be found in Hudsonian meadows, particularly in moist soils.
Related Information
- Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Cryptantha paradoxa.
- Dave's Garden provides a community platform for sharing gardening tips and ideas.