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Cryptantha muricata

Pointed Cryptantha
Also known as: Cryptantha densiflora A.Nelson & P.B.Kenn. +14 more
  • Cryptantha densiflora A.Nelson & P.B.Kenn.
  • Cryptantha denticulata (Greene) Greene
  • Cryptantha horridula Greene
  • Cryptantha jonesii (A.Gray) Greene
  • Cryptantha muricata var. denticulata (Greene) I.M.Johnst.
  • Cryptantha muricata var. genuina I.M.Johnst.
  • Cryptantha muricata var. jonesii (A.Gray) I.M.Johnst.
  • Cryptantha muriculata (A.DC.) Greene
  • Cryptantha muriculata var. montana A.Nelson
  • Cryptantha muriculata var. vitrea (Eastw.) Jeps.
  • Cryptantha vitrea Eastw.
  • Krynitzkia denticulata Greene
  • Krynitzkia jonesii A.Gray
  • Krynitzkia muriculata (A.DC.) A.Gray
  • Myosotis muricata Hook. & Arn.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Boraginaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.

Originating in North America, Cryptantha muricata (commonly known as Pointed Cryptantha) is an annual belonging to the Boraginaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.

Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, California, Mexico Northwest, Nevada
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms

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