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smooth cryptantha
Scientific Name: Cryptantha semiglabra
Family: Boraginaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Cryptantha semiglabra
Also known as Smooth Cryptantha, Smooth Catseye, or Pipe Springs Cryptantha, Cryptantha semiglabra is a plant belonging to the Boraginaceae family.
Considerations for Pets
- Some species of Cryptantha have bristly calyxes.
Considerations for Children
- Some species of Cryptantha have bristly calyxes.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cryptantha semiglabra Barneby
- Family: Boraginaceae
- Synonyms: Oreocarya semiglabra
- Alternative Spelling: Cryptantha semiglabrata Barneby
Common Names
- Smooth Cryptantha
- Smooth Catseye
- Pipe Springs Cryptantha
- Fredonia Catseye
Distribution and Habitat
- Primarily found in Great Basin desert scrub.
Morphological Characteristics
- Described as a subshrub or forb/herb.
- Can be biennial or perennial.
- May exhibit a shrub-like structure.
- Nutlets are typically smooth and shiny, and can be black or gray in color. Some species exhibit heteromorphism (nutlets of different sizes and shapes).
Quirky Facts
- Species of Cryptantha are often referred to as "white forget-me-nots."
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Mentioned as occurring in open areas of coniferous forests.
Further Information
- Discover Life offers pages about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Cryptantha semiglabra.