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Narrow-Leaf Cryptantha, Cryptantha angustifolia

Narrow-Leaf Cryptantha, Cryptantha angustifolia
Boraginaceae

Narrowleaf Cryptantha (Cryptantha angustifolia) — Spreads up to 24 inches. Look for it in sandy to rocky soils especially along roadsides,and in creosote scrub and desert woodland. C. angustifolia is Anza-Borrego's most common Cryptantha on the desert floor, especially on older flat surfaces not recently disturbed.. Harvester ants are fond of the seeds.

See Tom Chester's Cryptantha page.

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