Latin name: Cryptantha muricata (Hook. & Arn.) A. Nelson & J.F. MacBr. var. muricata Pronunciation: kry-TAN-tha myoor-i-KAY-ta Common name: Showy cryptantha Family: Boraginaceae (Borage) Habitat: Coastal scrub, chaparral, foothill woodland, open conifer forest to 6500', Southwest Blooming period: March to July Name derivations: 1) Cryptantha 2) muricata |
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