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Wallowa cryptantha

Scientific Name: Cryptantha subcapitata

Family: Boraginaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Cryptantha subcapitata: Wallowa Cryptantha

Cryptantha subcapitata is a flowering plant belonging to the borage family.

Common Names

  • Wallowa Cryptantha
  • Owl Creek Miner's Candle
  • Wallowa Cat's Eye

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cryptantha subcapitata Dorn & Lichvar
  • Family: Boraginaceae
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonym: Cryptantha hypsophila I.M. Johnston
  • Accepted Symbol: CRSU15

Distribution and Habitat

Cryptantha subcapitata is native to the Wallowa region. It can be found in areas like the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest in Oregon and on rocky ground, such as along the Frances Lake Trail.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Duration: Perennial
  • Type: Subshrub, Forb/herb

Watering Recommendations

Established Wallowa Cryptantha plants should be watered every 4-5 weeks, only when the soil has been dry for several days. Young or recently sheltered specimens may require more frequent watering.