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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