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Trask's cryptantha

Scientific Name: Cryptantha traskiae

Family: Boraginaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

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Cryptantha traskiae

Cryptantha traskiae, commonly known as Trask's cryptantha, is an annual herb belonging to the borage family, Boraginaceae.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cryptantha traskiae I.M. Johnst.
  • Common Name: Trask's cryptantha
  • Family: Boraginaceae (Borage Family)
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonym: Cryptantha torreyana var. traskae (I.M.Johnst.) Jeps.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Cryptantha traskiae is native to California.
  • It is endemic to (limited to) California.
  • Specifically, it is known to grow on San Nicolas Island in Ventura County, California, which is part of the Channel Islands.

Morphological Characteristics

  • It is classified as a forb/herb.
  • It is an annual plant.

Ecological Role

  • The plant is described as rare.
  • The plant is in competition with mustard growing in its habitat.

Further Information

  • ITIS Taxonomic Serial No.: 31881
  • BISON Web Link: http://bison.usgs.ornl.gov/api/scientificName/Cryptantha%20traskiae
  • Discover Life: Information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution can be found on Discover Life.