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Rollins' cryptantha

Scientific Name: Cryptantha rollinsii

Family: Boraginaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb

Duration: Biennial, Perennial

Other Names:

       

Cryptantha rollinsii: Rollins' Cryptantha

Cryptantha rollinsii, commonly known as Rollins' cryptantha or Rollins' cat's-eye, is a plant belonging to the Borage family.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is a subshrub and forb/herb, and contact with skin or ingestion of plant parts may cause discomfort in pets, although there is no direct mention of toxicity in the provided texts.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cryptantha rollinsii I.M. Johnst.
  • Common Names: Rollins' cryptantha, Rollins' cat's-eye
  • Family: Boraginaceae (Borage Family)
  • Synonyms: Oreocarya rollinsii (I.M. Johnst.) W.A. Weber (based on external sources)

Distribution and Habitat

Cryptantha rollinsii is found in the United States. Specific locations mentioned include:

  • Wyoming
  • Arizona (Apa, Nav counties)
  • Colorado (Arc, Dol, LPl, Mon counties)
  • New Mexico (McK, RAr, San, SJn counties)
  • Utah

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Growth Habit: Subshrub, Forb/herb
  • Life Cycle: Biennial, Perennial

Interactions with Other Organisms

Cryptantha rollinsii has been observed co-occurring with species such as Artemisia pygmaea, Eriogonum shockleyi, Physaria chambersii, and Cryptantha welshii in gypsiferous soils.

Resources and Further Information

  • USDA, NRCS Plant Database
  • Wyoming Natural Diversity Database
  • Discover Life
  • International Plant Names Index
  • Biolog Lib