Cryptantha angustifolia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cryptantha angustifolia |
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Cryptantha
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angustifolia
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Cryptantha inaequata |
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Cryptantha angustifolia is a type of wild flower. It belongs to the borage family. People know it by fun names like Panamint catseye and bristlelobe cryptantha.
This plant naturally grows in northern Mexico. You can also find it in the Southwestern United States. It grows from California all the way to Texas. It likes to live in desert areas and woodlands.
About This Plant
Cryptantha angustifolia is an annual herb. This means it grows from a seed, flowers, produces new seeds, and then dies, all within one year. It usually grows to be less than half a meter tall. That's about 1.5 feet.
The plant is covered in long, soft hairs and stiff bristles. It has many small, thin leaves. Most of these leaves are found near the bottom of the plant.
Flowers and Stems
The stems of this plant stand up straight. They are covered with groups of flowers called inflorescences. These flower clusters curl in a shape that looks like a cane. This is similar to how the flowers of fiddleneck plants look.
Each flower is small, only a few millimeters wide. They are white with yellow parts in the middle.
Where It Lives
This plant thrives in dry, desert places. It can be found in different desert regions. These include the Chihuahuan Desert and the Sonoran Deserts. It also grows in the Colorado Desert and the Mojave Desert. These areas are known for being very hot and dry.
See also
In Spanish: Cryptantha angustifolia para niños
