Cryptantha humilis

Cryptantha humilis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Asterids
Order: (unplaced)
Family: Boraginaceae
Genus: Cryptantha
Species: C. humilis
Binomial name
Cryptantha humilis
(A.Gray) Payson

Cryptantha humilis is a perennial plant in the Borage Family (Boraginaceae).[1] It is commonly called Low Cryptantha.[1]

Habitat and range

It is found in dry, gravely soils of the sagebrush scrub community, in subalpine forest, and the alpine zone of the United States Sierra Nevada range, up to 11,900 feet (3,600 m).[1]

Growth pattern

It has small, densely leafy stems, giving it a cushion-like appearance, and is relatively low growing, hence the common name.[1]

Leaves and stems

Hairy leaves are spoon shaped.[1]

Inflorescence and fruit.

Inflorescences with 5 lobed, white flowers with a yellow ring inside the upper throat, are and less than 12 inch (1.3 cm)wide.[1]

The ovate fruits (nutlets) are more wrinkled than C. nubigena.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Sierra Nevada Wildflowers, Karen Wiese, 2nd Ed., 2013, P. 152
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