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Payson's cryptantha
Scientific Name: Cryptantha paysonii
Family: Boraginaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Payson's Cryptantha (Cryptantha paysonii)
Cryptantha paysonii, commonly known as Payson's cryptantha or Payson's catseye, is a plant belonging to the borage family, Boraginaceae.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions sharp-edged fruits (nutlets).
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cryptantha paysonii (J.F. Macbr.) I.M. Johnst.
- Family: Boraginaceae (Borage family)
- Rank: Species
- Synonym: I. M. Johnst.
- Common Names: Payson's cryptantha, Payson's catseye
Distribution and Habitat
The text references its presence in locations covered by the USDA PLANTS Database.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Cryptantha paysonii is a perennial subshrub or forb/herb.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Mention of Heterostyly, self-compatibility, related to pin and thrum proportions within natural populations.
Resources and Further Information
- Dave's Garden is mentioned as a resource for gardening tips and ideas.
- International Plant Names Index.
- CalPhotos
- Discover Life.
- USDA PLANTS Database (http://plants.usda.gov)
- Encyclopedia of Life
- Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden