Cryptantha torreyana
Torrey's Cat's Eye, Torrey's Cryptantha
Also known as: Cryptantha affinis var. flexuosa A.Nelson +15 more
- Cryptantha affinis var. flexuosa A.Nelson
- Cryptantha calycosa (A.Gray) Rydb.
- Cryptantha eastwoodae H.St.John
- Cryptantha eastwoodiae H.St.John
- Cryptantha flexulosa (A.Nelson) A.Nelson
- Cryptantha flexuosa (A.Nelson) A.Nelson
- Cryptantha pumila A.Heller
- Cryptantha torreyana var. calistogae I.M.Johnst.
- Cryptantha torreyana var. calycosa (A.Gray) Greene
- Cryptantha torreyana var. calycosa A.Gray
- Cryptantha torreyana var. genuina I.M.Johnst.
- Cryptantha torreyana var. pumila (A.Heller) I.M.Johnst.
- Cryptantha torreyi Rydb.
- Eritrichium leiocarpum S.Watson
- Krynitzkia torreyana A.Gray
- Krynitzkia torreyana var. calycosa A.Gray
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Boraginaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Indigenous to North America, Cryptantha torreyana (commonly known as Torrey's cat's-eye or Torrey's cryptantha) is an annual belonging to the Boraginaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
North-Central U.S.A., Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A., Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
British Columbia, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, North Dakota, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Alaska