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Snake River cryptantha

Scientific Name: Cryptantha spiculifera

Family: Boraginaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names: WA (Snake River cryptantha)

       

Snake River Cryptantha (Cryptantha spiculifera)

Cryptantha spiculifera, commonly known as Snake River cryptantha, Snake River cat's eye, or Snake River Catseye, is a plant belonging to the borage family.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is sometimes found in home gardens.
  • The text indicates the plant can be a subshrub.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cryptantha spiculifera (Piper) Payson
  • Common Names: Snake River cryptantha, Snake River cat's eye, Snake River Catseye
  • Family: Boraginaceae (Borage Family)
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms:
    • Cryptantha interrupta (Greene) Payson (misapplied)
    • Oreocarya spiculifera Piper (older name)
  • TSN: 31875

Distribution and Habitat

  • The Snake River cryptantha is found in central Washington and eastern Oregon, extending to northeastern California and northern Nevada.
  • It is also prevalent throughout the Snake River Plains of Idaho and northward through east-central Washington.
  • Specific locations mentioned include slopes near the Columbia River.
  • It thrives in the sagebrush biome of the Snake River plains.

Morphological Characteristics

  • The plant is described as an annual or perennial herb, and can also be a subshrub or forb.
  • Some sources describe a grown habit as a subshrub.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • The plant is known to attract butterflies, including spring white and Becker's white butterflies, which nectar on its flowers.

Further Information

  • PNW Herbaria Specimens: Consult the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database for Cryptantha spiculifera specimens.
  • Discover Life: Explore Discover Life's page for comprehensive information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Cryptantha spiculifera.
  • UW Herbarium: Access photos and Washington distribution maps at the UW Herbarium.
  • Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS): See this plant as classified by the Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS).
  • Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh: Photo (BY-NC) Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh