Kingdom Plantae Family Boraginaceae Rank Species | Order (unplaced) Genus Cryptantha | |
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Similar Cryptantha flavoculata, Cryptantha confertiflora, Cryptantha micromeres, Cryptantha leiocarpa, Cryptantha intermedia | ||
Cryptantha humilis is a perennial plant in the Borage Family (Boraginaceae). It is commonly called low cryptantha.
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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).
Growth pattern
It has small, densely leafy stems, giving it a cushion-like appearance, and is relatively low growing, hence the common name.
Leaves and stems
Hairy leaves are spoon shaped.
Inflorescence and fruit.
Inflorescences with 5 lobed, white flowers with a yellow ring inside the upper throat, are and less than 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm)wide.
The ovate fruits (nutlets) are more wrinkled than C. nubigena.
References
Cryptantha humilis Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA