Cryptantha humilis
| Cryptantha humilis | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Boraginales |
| Family: | Boraginaceae |
| Genus: | Cryptantha |
| Species: | C. humilis
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| Binomial name | |
| Cryptantha humilis (A.Gray) Payson
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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 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm)wide.[1]
The ovate fruits (nutlets) are more wrinkled than C. nubigena.[1]
References[]
Categories:
- Cryptantha
- Flora of the Sierra Nevada (U.S.)