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Yampa River cryptantha
Scientific Name: Cryptantha stricta
Family: Boraginaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Cryptantha stricta
Also known as Yampa River cryptantha, Cryptantha stricta is a plant species belonging to the Boraginaceae family.
Considerations for Pets
- Cryptantha stricta is also referred to as stiff cat's eye.
- The plant is of the type Subshrub,Forb/herb
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cryptantha stricta (Osterh.) Payson
- Common Name: Yampa River cryptantha, stiff cat's eye
- Family: Boraginaceae
- Synonym: Oreocarya stricta Osterh.
Distribution and Habitat
- Cryptantha stricta is found in the United States, including areas south of the Yampa River and around the Steinaker Reservoir, about 3 miles north of Vernal, Utah, and regions like Idaho.
- Specifically, it is associated with locations near the Yampa River.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Cryptantha stricta is a perennial plant, with growth of type Subshrub, Forb/herb.
Related Species
- Cryptantha ambigua
- Cryptantha angustifolia
- Cryptantha barbigera
Further Information
- Discover Life has a page dedicated to the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Cryptantha stricta.
- US Geological Survey operates a station on the Yampa River at Steamboat Springs, CO.