Bristlecone cryptantha facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bristlecone cryptantha |
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Cryptantha
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C. roosiorum
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| Cryptantha roosiorum Munz
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Cryptantha roosiorum is a type of flowering plant. It belongs to the borage family. Many people know it by its common name, bristlecone cryptantha.
This plant is very special because it is endemic to just one area. This means it only grows naturally in Inyo County, California. You can find it in only a few places in the northern Inyo Mountains.
What Does Bristlecone Cryptantha Look Like?
The bristlecone cryptantha is a small plant. It grows as a low, mat-forming herb. It usually reaches only a few centimeters (about an inch or two) in height.
It grows from a woody base called a caudex. This base helps the plant stay rooted in rocky soils. Its leaves are small, about one centimeter long. They are shaped like an oval or a spoon. The leaves also have tiny hairs or bristles on them.
Its Flowers
The plant produces tiny white flowers. These flowers grow in a dense cluster. Each flower has five white parts, like petals. They also have small yellow parts inside.
