Desert Cryptantha (Greeneocharis similis)
Description
Crypthanthas are small but pretty wildflower species, producing delicate flowers, usually white, and green leaves which, like the stems, have a dense covering of sharp, whitish bristles. Cryptantha barbigera, is found across most desert areas of the US, from California to Texas, and is typically just a few inches tall. Plants grow in open, rocky or sandy locations, up to 7,000 feet elevation.
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Phylum: Magnoliophyta
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Class: Magnoliopsida
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Order: Boraginales
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Family: Boraginaceae
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Genus: Greeneocharis
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