Latin name: Johnstonella costata Brandegee Pronunciation: jon-ston-EL-la ko-STAY-ta Common name: Ribbed cryptantha Family: Boraginaceae (Borage) Habitat: Sandy and gravelly places to 1500', creosote bush scrub, Colorado Desert Blooming period: February to May Name derivations: 1) Johnstonella 2) costata Formerly Cryptantha costata |
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