species 105 observations

Side-grooved Cryptantha

Cryptantha affinis

Field notes

Cryptantha affinis is a flowering annual plant occurring in open areas of the coniferous forest. It is a member of the family Boraginaceae. It occurs at elevation ranges between 700 – 2900 m. Cryptantha species occur with other genera such as Clarkia, Hesperolinon, Lasthenia, Lupinus, Mimulus and Phacelia.

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52 native animals
supported in the US

Specialist bees Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it Cryptantha Miner, Andrena osmioides, Hoplitis jacintana 3
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Painted Lady, Tiny Small Carpenter, Lupine Miner Bee, Tripartite Sweat Bee 49

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Plant type: Annual Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS.