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Malheur cryptantha
Scientific Name: Cryptantha propria
Family: Boraginaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Malheur Cryptantha (Cryptantha propria)
Cryptantha propria, commonly known as Malheur Cryptantha, is a plant species with specific habitat preferences, making it an interesting subject for botanical study. This page provides information on its classification, distribution, and ecological role.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cryptantha propria (A. Nelson & J.F. Macbr.) Payson
- Common Name: Malheur Cryptantha
- Family: Boraginaceae (Borage family)
- Synonym: Oreocarya propria
- ITIS TSN: 31855
Distribution and Habitat
- Malheur Cryptantha is primarily found in Oregon and Idaho.
- Specifically mentioned locations include Malheur County, Oregon, and areas east of the Cascade Mountains in Oregon and Washington.
- It often grows in sagebrush and salt desert shrub habitats.
- The plant prefers volcanic ash or clay soils in sagebrush/grassland environments.
- It has been observed at elevations around 2770 ft.
- One specific collection location is noted as Harper-Westfall Rd., 6.2 mi. NW of Harper, Malheur Co., OR.
- It can be found as far south as Malheur County, Oregon, and southern Idaho.
Ecological Role
- Malheur Cryptantha is a special status plant species.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- It can be grown outdoors, but young plants may require light protection from wind or cold during the winter.
Further Information
- Discover Life provides a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification and distribution of Cryptantha propria.
- Drone-Application-Server database publication for Cryptantha propria.