Latin name: Cryptantha microstachys (A. Gray) E. Greene Pronunciation: kryp-TAN-tha my-kro-STAY-kis Common name: Tejon cryptantha Family: Boraginaceae (Borage) Habitat: Dry openings in chaparral, foothill woodland to 4000', San Diego Co. to central California Blooming period: March to June Name derivations: 1) Cryptantha 2) microstachys |
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