Cryptantha osterhoutii
Cryptantha osterhoutii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Boraginales
Family: Boraginaceae
Genus: Cryptantha
Species:
C. osterhoutii
Binomial name
Cryptantha osterhoutii
(Payson) Payson

Cryptantha osterhoutii, or Osterhout's cryptantha, is a rare herbaceous perennial occurring in the U.S. states of Colorado, Utah, and Arizona.[1][2][3] It is also known by the synonym Oreocarya osterhoutii Payson, and common name Osterhout cat's-eye.[4] It is named in honor of George Everett Osterhout.

References

  1. ↑ "USDA PLants".
  2. ↑ "The Plant List".
  3. ↑ "Utah Rare Plant Guide" (PDF).
  4. ↑ "Colorado Rare Plant Guide".
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