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Thompson's cryptantha
Scientific Name: Cryptantha thompsonii
Family: Boraginaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Thompson's Cryptantha (Cryptantha thompsonii)
Thompson's Cryptantha, also known as Thompson's Cat's-eye, is a plant found in specific regions of the Pacific Northwest.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant is a subshrub, meaning it could have woody parts that might pose a chewing hazard.
- Some sources simply refer to the plant as a species of Cryptantha, without elaborating on toxicity or other risks.
Considerations for Children
- The plant is a subshrub, meaning it could have woody parts that might pose a hazard to young children.
- Some sources simply refer to the plant as a species of Cryptantha, without elaborating on toxicity or other risks.
Nomenclature and Taxonomy
- Scientific Name: Cryptantha thompsonii I.M. Johnst.
- Common Names: Thompson's Cryptantha, Thompson's Cat's-eye
- Family: Boraginaceae (Borage Family)
- Rank: Species
- Symbol: CRTH3
Distribution and Habitat
- Observed in the Wenatchee Mountains of central Washington.
- Found in the Pacific Northwest.
Morphological Characteristics
- Growth Habit: Subshrub
- The remains of previous years' stems may be present.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Tiny moths were observed nectaring on Cryptantha species.
Further Information
- PNW Herbaria Specimens: Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria
- Discover Life: Provides information on the natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Cryptantha.
- ITIS: Integrated Taxonomic Information System (TSN 31878)