Oreocarya nubigena
Sierra Cryptantha, Sierran Cat's Eye
Also known as: Cryptantha nubigena (Greene) Payson +1 more
- Cryptantha nubigena (Greene) Payson
- Cryptantha nubigena var. nubigena
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Boraginaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Oreocarya nubigena (commonly known as Sierra cryptantha or Sierran cat's-eye) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Boraginaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A., Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alberta, British Columbia, California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon