Cryptantha pterocarya
Wingnut Cryptantha
Also known as: Cryptantha pectocarya Greene ex Frye & Rigg +5 more
- Cryptantha pectocarya Greene ex Frye & Rigg
- Cryptantha pterocarya var. genuina I.M.Johnst.
- Cryptantha pterocarya var. pectinata Brand
- Eritrichium pterocaryum Torr.
- Eritrichium pterocaryum var. pectinatum A.Gray
- Krynitzkia pterocarya (Torr.) A.Gray
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Boraginaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Found natively in North America, Cryptantha pterocarya (commonly known as Wingnut Cryptantha) is an annual belonging to the Boraginaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring botanical forms and varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Mexico Northwest, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms