Narrowstem Cryptantha

(Cryptantha linearis)

Description

There are many species of Cryptantha in Arizona all with similar taxonomic characteristics making them difficult to identify to species. Many can be spotted blooming in spring or early summer.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Plantae

Phylum: Magnoliophyta

Class: Magnoliopsida

Order:Boraginales

Family:Boraginaceae

Genus:Cryptantha

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