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Cryptantha longiflora
Cryptantha longiflora (A. Nelson) Payson
Longflower Cryptantha, Longflower Catseye, Long-flower Perennial Cat's-Eye
Boraginaceae (Borage Family)
Synonym(s): Oreocarya longiflora
USDA Symbol: CRLO6
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: BiennialHabit: Herb , Subshrub
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Breeding System: Flowers Bisexual
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 2 feet tall.
Fruit: Nutlets.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , YellowBloom Time: Apr , May
Bloom Notes: White petals with yellow centers.
Distribution
USA: CO , UTNative Habitat: Pinyon-juniper communities on sandy soils above adobe hills.
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Cryptantha longiflora in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Cryptantha longiflora in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Cryptantha longiflora
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-09-29Research By: TWC Staff