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calcareous cryptantha
Scientific Name: Cryptantha thyrsiflora
Family: Boraginaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Biennial, Perennial
Other Names:
Calcareous Cryptantha (Cryptantha thyrsiflora)
Calcareous Cryptantha, scientifically known as Cryptantha thyrsiflora, is a flowering plant belonging to the Borage family.
Common Names
- Calcareous Cryptantha
- Calcareous Catseye
- Calcareous Popcornflower
- Creeted Cat's-eye
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cryptantha thyrsiflora (Greene) Payson
- Rank: Species
- Family: Boraginaceae (Borage Family)
- Synonyms: Oreocarya thyrsiflora
Distribution and Habitat
- Found in calcareous soils and substrates.
- Observed in Nevada, specifically in the Calcareous Mts. of White Pine County, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Ely Ranger District.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Grows as a subshrub.
- Oreocarya thyrsiflora usually has several stems per plant.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Found growing alongside *Gaura coccinea* (Evening Primrose family) and *Ipomopsis spicata*.
Considerations for Pets
- Members of the Boraginaceae family may cause mild skin irritation in some animals if they come into contact with the plant's hairs.
Quirky Facts
- One source mentions that the database entry for Calcareous Cryptantha (Oreocarya thyrsiflora) is incomplete.
- It is also known as Calcareous Catseye.
Further Information
- Discover Life: Provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Cryptantha thyrsiflora.
- ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System): Cryptantha thyrsiflora (Greene) Payson (TSN 31879).
- WildflowersWest: Contains media related to Cryptantha thyrsiflora.