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miner's candle

Scientific Name: Cryptantha virgata

Family: Boraginaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Biennial, Perennial

Other Names:

       

Miner's Candle (Oreocarya virgata)

Miner's Candle, scientifically known as Oreocarya virgata, is also referred to by its former scientific name, Cryptantha virgata.

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions the "stout, candle-like profile" of the plant, suggesting it may have a rigid structure.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Oreocarya virgata
  • Former Scientific Name: Cryptantha virgata
  • Common Name: Miner's Candle

Distribution and Habitat

  • Miner's Candle grows on rocky slopes of the Rocky Mountains.

Morphological Characteristics

  • The common name refers to the plant's stout, candle-like profile.
  • The main leaves project outwards a few inches from the stem.

Quirky Facts

  • The name "Miner's Candle" is derived from the plant's resemblance to a candle.