Rare Plant Field Guide

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Photo Copyright © 1999 by W. Kelley Boraginaceae (Borage Family) Synonym: Cryptantha caespitosa Look Alikes: O. humilis has a more erect growth form, and does not form mats as large as O. caespitosa. Flowering/Fruiting Period: Late April-June/May-early July. Habitat: Sparsely vegetated shale knolls; with pinyon-juniper or sage-brush; usually with other cushion plants. Elev. 6200-8100 ft. Photo Copyright © 1999 by W. Kelley Distribution: Idaho, NE Utah, SW Wyoming and NW Colorado (Moffat Co.). References: Cronquist et al. 1984; Higgins 1971; Welsh et al. 1993. Please send comments to: Colorado Natural Heritage Program 254 General Services Building, Colorado State University · Fort Collins, CO 80523 · (970) 491-2992