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Virgin River cryptantha
Scientific Name: Cryptantha virginensis
Family: Boraginaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Biennial, Perennial
Other Names:
Cryptantha virginensis
Cryptantha virginensis, commonly known as Virgin River cryptantha, is a wildflower species belonging to the borage family.
Considerations for Pets
- This is a small plant.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cryptantha virginensis (M.E. Jones) Payson
- Family: Boraginaceae (Borage Family)
- Common Names: Virgin River cryptantha, Virgin River catseye, Virgin Valley cryptantha
- Synonyms: Oreocarya insolita, Oreocarya virginiensis
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to western North America.
- Specifically found in California.
- Associated with the Virgin River and its basin, including areas in Utah, Arizona, and Nevada.
- Grows in locations such as small stream beds.
- Can be found near the Snake River.
Morphological Characteristics
- It is a dicot.
- Described as a perennial herb.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- The plant is hairy.
Further Information
- TSN 31884
- Encyclopedia of Life
- Wikimedia Commons
- NatureServe