Rare Plant Field Guide

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Photo Copyright © 1999 by J. Sanderson and J. Burt Boraginaceae (Borage Family) Synonym: Cryptantha elata Look Alikes: Not likely to be confused with other species in same habitat. Flowering/Fruiting Period: Flowers May-June. Habitat: Clay soils, on Mancos Shale, in salt desert shrub communities. Elev. 4600-5000 ft. Photo Copyright © 1999 by J. Sanderson and J. Burt Distribution: Utah (Grand Co.) and Colorado (Mesa 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