''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the closely related genus '' Plagiobothrys'',Hasenstab-Lehman, K. E. and M. G. Simpson. (2012)
Cat's eyes and popcorn flowers: phylogenetic systematics of the genus ''Cryptantha'' s. l. (Boraginaceae).
''Systematic Botany'' 37(3), 738-57. and members of the subtribe of ''Amsinckiinae''). They are distributed throughout western North America and western South America, but they are absent from the regions in between. These are annual or perennial

herbs In general use, herbs are a widely distributed and widespread group of plants, excluding vegetables and other plants consumed for macronutrients, with savory or aromatic properties that are used for flavoring and garnishing food, for medicinal ...

usually coated in rough hairs and bearing rounded flower corollas that are almost always white, but are yellow in a few species. Several morphological characters are used to distinguish species from one another, but the most definitive is the form of the nutlet, which varies in shape, size, color, and pattern of attachment.

Systematics

The genus has been reorganized several times. As of 2012 there are about 200 species. About 130 are limited to western North America, and about 70 species occur in western South America; three species are found on both continents. Species include: *''

Cryptantha affinis ''Cryptantha affinis'' is a flowering annual plant occurring in open areas of the coniferous forest. It is a member of the family Boraginaceae. It occurs at elevation ranges between 700 – 2900 m. ''Cryptantha'' species occur with other genera ...

'' – slender catseye, common cryptantha, quill cryptantha *''

Cryptantha alfalfalis ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the closely related genus '' Plagiobothrys'',Hasenstab-Lehma ...

'' *''

Cryptantha alyssoides ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the closely related genus ''Plagiobothrys'',Hasenstab-Lehman, ...

'' *''

Cryptantha ambigua ''Cryptantha ambigua'' is a species of flowering plant in the borage family known by the common name basin cryptantha. It is native to western North America from British Columbia to California to Colorado, where it grows in many types of habitat, ...

'' – basin cryptantha, obscure cryptantha, Wilke's cryptanthaWTU Herbarium
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Cryptantha aprica ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the closely related genus ''Plagiobothrys'',Hasenstab-Lehman, ...

'' *''

Cryptantha argentea ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the closely related genus ''Plagiobothrys'',Hasenstab-Lehman, ...

'' *''

Cryptantha barbigera ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the closely related genus ''Plagiobothrys'',Hasenstab-Lehman, ...

'' — bearded catseye Cryptantha fendleri (4048568427)

*''

Cryptantha calycina ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the closely related genus ''Plagiobothrys'',Hasenstab-Lehman, ...

'' *''

Cryptantha calycotricha ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the closely related genus ''Plagiobothrys'',Hasenstab-Lehman, ...

'' *''

Cryptantha capituliflora ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the closely related genus ''Plagiobothrys'',Hasenstab-Lehman, ...

'' *''

Cryptantha carrizalensis ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the closely related genus ''Plagiobothrys'',Hasenstab-Lehman, ...

'' *''

Cryptantha chaetocalyx ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the closely related genus ''Plagiobothrys'',Hasenstab-Lehman, ...

'' *''

Cryptantha clandestina ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the closely related genus ''Plagiobothrys'',Hasenstab-Lehman, ...

'' *'' Cryptantha clevelandii'' – Cleveland's cryptantha *''

Cryptantha clokeyi ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the closely related genus ''Plagiobothrys'',Hasenstab-Lehman, ...

'' – Clokey's cryptantha *''

Cryptantha congesta ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the closely related genus ''Plagiobothrys'',Hasenstab-Lehman, ...

'' *''

Cryptantha crassisepala ''Cryptantha crassisepala'' (common name thicksepal catseye) is a plant found in the southwestern United States. Uses Among the Zuni people, a hot infusion Infusion is the process of extracting chemical compounds or flavors from plant mater ...

'' – deertongue, thick-sepal catseye *''

Cryptantha crinita ''Cryptantha crinita'' is a rare species of flowering plant in the borage family known by the common names Sacramento cryptantha and silky cryptantha. It is endemic to California in the United States, where it occurs in the northern Sacramento Va ...

'' – Sacramento cryptantha *''

Cryptantha cynoglossoides ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the closely related genus '' Plagiobothrys'',Hasenstab-Lehma ...

*''

Cryptantha decipiens ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the Affinity (taxonomy), closely related genus ''Plagiobothrys' ...

'' – gravel cryptantha, gravel-bar catseye *''

Cryptantha dichita ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the closely related genus ''Plagiobothrys'',Hasenstab-Lehman, ...

'' *''

Cryptantha diffusa ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the closely related genus ''Plagiobothrys'',Hasenstab-Lehman, ...

'' *''

Cryptantha dimorpha ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the closely related genus ''Plagiobothrys'',Hasenstab-Lehman, ...

'' *''

Cryptantha dissita ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the closely related genus ''Plagiobothrys'',Hasenstab-Lehman, ...

'' *''

Cryptantha dolichophylla ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the closely related genus ''Plagiobothrys'',Hasenstab-Lehman, ...

'' *''

Cryptantha dumetorum ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the closely related genus ''Plagiobothrys'',Hasenstab-Lehman, ...

'' – bush-loving catseye *''

Cryptantha echinella ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the closely related genus '' Plagiobothrys'',Hasenstab-Lehma ...

'' – hedgehog cryptantha, prickly cryptantha *''

Cryptantha excavata ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the closely related genus ''Plagiobothrys'',Hasenstab-Lehman, ...

'' – deepscar cryptantha Cryptantha scoparia (7162017689)

*''

Cryptantha fendleri ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the closely related genus ''Plagiobothrys'',Hasenstab-Lehman, ...

'' – Fendler's cryptantha, sand-dune catseye *''

Cryptantha filaginea ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the closely related genus ''Plagiobothrys'',Hasenstab-Lehman, ...

'' *''

Cryptantha filiformis ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the closely related genus ''Plagiobothrys'',Hasenstab-Lehman, ...

'' *''

Cryptantha flaccida ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the closely related genus ''Plagiobothrys'',Hasenstab-Lehman, ...

'' – weakstem cryptantha *''

Cryptantha foliosa ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the closely related genus ''Plagiobothrys'',Hasenstab-Lehman, ...

'' *''

Cryptantha ganderi ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the closely related genus ''Plagiobothrys'',Hasenstab-Lehman, ...

'' – Gander's cryptantha *''

Cryptantha glareosa ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the closely related genus ''Plagiobothrys'',Hasenstab-Lehman, ...

'' *''

Cryptantha globulifera ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the closely related genus '' Plagiobothrys'',Hasenstab-Lehma ...

'' *''

Cryptantha glomeriflora ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the closely related genus ''Plagiobothrys'',Hasenstab-Lehman, ...

'' – Truckee cryptantha *''

Cryptantha glomerulifera ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the closely related genus ''Plagiobothrys'',Hasenstab-Lehman, ...

'' *''

Cryptantha gnaphalioides ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the closely related genus '' Plagiobothrys'',Hasenstab-Lehma ...

'' *''

Cryptantha gracilis ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the closely related genus ''Plagiobothrys'',Hasenstab-Lehman, ...

'' – narrowstem catseye, narrowstem pick-me-not *''

Cryptantha granulosa ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the closely related genus '' Plagiobothrys'',Hasenstab-Lehma ...

'' *''

Cryptantha haplostachya ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the closely related genus ''Plagiobothrys'',Hasenstab-Lehman, ...

'' *''

Cryptantha hispidula ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the closely related genus ''Plagiobothrys'',Hasenstab-Lehman, ...

'' – Napa cryptantha *''

Cryptantha hooveri ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the closely related genus ''Plagiobothrys'',Hasenstab-Lehman, ...

'' – Hoover's cryptantha *'' Cryptantha incana'' – Tulare cryptantha *''

Cryptantha intermedia ''Cryptantha intermedia'' is a species of wildflower in the borage family known by several common names, including common cryptantha, Clearwater cryptantha, and nievitas. This plant is native to the woodlands and forests of western North America ...

'' – Clearwater catseye, common cryptantha *''

Cryptantha involucrata ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the closely related genus ''Plagiobothrys'',Hasenstab-Lehman, ...

*''

Cryptantha kelseyana ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the closely related genus '' Plagiobothrys'',Hasenstab-Lehma ...

'' – Kelsey's cryptantha *''

Cryptantha kingii ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the closely related genus '' Plagiobothrys'',Hasenstab-Lehma ...

'' *''

Cryptantha latefissa ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the Affinity (taxonomy), closely related genus ''Plagiobothrys' ...

'' *''

Cryptantha leiocarpa ''Cryptantha leiocarpa'' is a species of flowering plant in the borage family known by the common name coastal cryptantha. It is native to the coastline of Oregon and California where it grows in sandy areas such as beaches. This small annual he ...

'' – coastal cryptantha *''

Cryptantha limensis ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the Affinity (taxonomy), closely related genus ''Plagiobothrys' ...

'' *''

Cryptantha linearis ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the closely related genus ''Plagiobothrys'',Hasenstab-Lehman, ...

'' *''

Cryptantha longifolia ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the closely related genus ''Plagiobothrys'',Hasenstab-Lehman, ...

'' *''

Cryptantha macrocalyx ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the closely related genus ''Plagiobothrys'',Hasenstab-Lehman, ...

'' *''

Cryptantha marioricardiana ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the closely related genus ''Plagiobothrys'',Hasenstab-Lehman, ...

'' *''

Cryptantha mariposae ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the closely related genus ''Plagiobothrys'',Hasenstab-Lehman, ...

'' – Mariposa cryptantha *''

Cryptantha maritima ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the Affinity (taxonomy), closely related genus ''Plagiobothrys' ...

'' – Guadalupe catseye *''

Cryptantha marticorenae ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the Affinity (taxonomy), closely related genus ''Plagiobothrys' ...

'' *''

Cryptantha martirensis ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the Affinity (taxonomy), closely related genus ''Plagiobothrys' ...

'' *''

Cryptantha mendocina ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the closely related genus ''Plagiobothrys'',Hasenstab-Lehman, ...

'' *''

Cryptantha microstachys ''Cryptantha microstachys'' is a species of flowering plant in the borage family known by the common name Tejon cryptantha. It is native to California and Baja California, where it grows in several types of habitat, including chaparral in the coa ...

'' – Tejon cryptantha *''

Cryptantha milobakeri ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the closely related genus ''Plagiobothrys'',Hasenstab-Lehman, ...

'' – Milo Baker's cryptantha *''

Cryptantha minima ''Cryptantha minima'', common names little cryptantha, little catseye or small cryptantha, is a small, herbaceous annual of the family Boraginaceae. It is found in the semi-arid grasslands and intermontane basins of central North America from Al ...

'' – little catseye, small cryptantha *''

Cryptantha mohavensis ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the closely related genus '' Plagiobothrys'',Hasenstab-Lehma ...

'' – Mojave cryptantha *''

Cryptantha muricata ''Cryptantha muricata'' is a species of flowering plant in the Boraginaceae, borage family known by the common name pointed cryptantha. It is native to California and adjacent parts of Arizona, Baja California (region), Baja California, and Nevad ...

'' – pointed catseye, prickly cryptantha *''

Cryptantha nemaclada ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the closely related genus ''Plagiobothrys'',Hasenstab-Lehman, ...

'' : Colusa cryptantha *''

Cryptantha nevadensis ''Cryptantha nevadensis'' is a species of wildflower in the Boraginaceae, borage family known by the common names Nevada catseye and Nevada forget-me-not. This small plant is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico where it g ...

'' : Nevada catseye *''

Cryptantha oxygona ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the closely related genus '' Plagiobothrys'',Hasenstab-Lehma ...

'' – sharpnut cryptantha, sharpseed cryptantha *''

Cryptantha papillosa ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the closely related genus ''Plagiobothrys'',Hasenstab-Lehman, ...

'' *''

Cryptantha patagonica ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the Affinity (taxonomy), closely related genus ''Plagiobothrys' ...

'' *''

Cryptantha patula ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the closely related genus ''Plagiobothrys'',Hasenstab-Lehman, ...

'' *''

Cryptantha peruviana ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the closely related genus ''Plagiobothrys'',Hasenstab-Lehman, ...

'' *''

Cryptantha phaceloides ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the closely related genus ''Plagiobothrys'',Hasenstab-Lehman, ...

'' *'' Cryptantha pterocarya'' – winged pick-me-not, wingnut catseye *''

Cryptantha recurvata ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the closely related genus ''Plagiobothrys'',Hasenstab-Lehman, ...

'' – curvenut catseye *''

Cryptantha romanii ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the closely related genus ''Plagiobothrys'',Hasenstab-Lehman, ...

'' *''

Cryptantha rostellata ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the closely related genus ''Plagiobothrys'',Hasenstab-Lehman, ...

'' – beaked catseye *''

Cryptantha scoparia ''Cryptantha scoparia'' is a species of flowering plant in the borage family Boraginaceae, the borage or forget-me-not family, includes about 2,000 species of shrubs, trees and herbs in 146, to 156 genera with a worldwide distribution. The A ...

'' – desert cryptantha, pinyon desert cryptantha *''

Cryptantha simulans ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the closely related genus '' Plagiobothrys'',Hasenstab-Lehma ...

'' – pine cryptantha, pinewoods cryptantha *''

Cryptantha spathulata ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the closely related genus ''Plagiobothrys'',Hasenstab-Lehman, ...

'' *''

Cryptantha subamplexicaulis ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the closely related genus ''Plagiobothrys'',Hasenstab-Lehman, ...

'' *''

Cryptantha taltalensis ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the closely related genus '' Plagiobothrys'',Hasenstab-Lehma ...

'' *''

Cryptantha texana ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the Affinity (taxonomy), closely related genus ''Plagiobothrys' ...

'' *''

Cryptantha torreyana ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the closely related genus ''Plagiobothrys'',Hasenstab-Lehman, ...

'' – Torrey's catseye *''

Cryptantha traskiae ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the closely related genus ''Plagiobothrys'',Hasenstab-Lehman, ...

'' – Trask's cryptantha *''

Cryptantha utahensis ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the closely related genus ''Plagiobothrys'',Hasenstab-Lehman, ...

'' – scented catseye, Utah cryptantha *''

Cryptantha vidali ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the closely related genus ''Plagiobothrys'',Hasenstab-Lehman, ...

'' *''

Cryptantha virens ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the closely related genus ''Plagiobothrys'',Hasenstab-Lehman, ...

'' *''

Cryptantha volckmannii ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the closely related genus ''Plagiobothrys'',Hasenstab-Lehman, ...

'' *''

Cryptantha watsonii ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the closely related genus ''Plagiobothrys'',Hasenstab-Lehman, ...

'' – Watson's cryptantha *''

Cryptantha werdermanniana ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the closely related genus ''Plagiobothrys'',Hasenstab-Lehman, ...

'' *''

Cryptantha wigginsii ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the closely related genus ''Plagiobothrys'',Hasenstab-Lehman, ...

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Many ''Cryptantha'' have been transferred to other genera:Simpson, M. G. and the Plant Systematics Lab, SDSU
Cryptantha s.l. Taxonomy & Images.
Based upon Hasenstab-Lehman, K. E. and M. G. Simpson. (2012). *''

Greeneocharis circumscissa ''Greeneocharis circumscissa'' is a species of flowering plant in the borage family, known by the common name cushion cryptantha. It is native to western North America from Washington to Baja California to Colorado and it is also found in Argenti ...

'' (as '' Cryptantha circumscissa'') *''

Johnstonella angustifolia ''Johnstonella angustifolia'' is a species of wildflower in the borage family known by several common names, including Panamint catseye and bristlelobe cryptantha. This plant is native to northern Mexico and the southwestern United States from ...

'' (as ''

Cryptantha angustifolia ''Johnstonella angustifolia'' is a species of wildflower in the borage family known by several common names, including Panamint catseye and bristlelobe cryptantha. This plant is native to northern Mexico and the southwestern United States from ...

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Johnstonella micromeres ''Johnstonella'' is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Boraginaceae. Its native range is south western and southern USA to Mexico, Peru to southern South America. It is found in the American states of Arizona, California, Nevada ...

'' (as ''

Cryptantha micromeres ''Cryptantha micromeres'' is a species of flowering plant in the Boraginaceae, borage family known by the common name pygmyflower cryptantha. It is native to California and Baja California, where it grows in woodland and chaparral. Description ...

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Oreocarya confertiflora ''Oreocarya'' (Perennial Cat's-Eye) is a genus (biology), genus of flowering plants in the family (biology), family Boraginaceae. There are about 63 species and its native range extends from western and central Canada, through western United Stat ...

'' (as ''

Cryptantha confertiflora ''Cryptantha confertiflora'' is a species of wildflower in the Boraginaceae, borage family known by the common names basin yellow catseye and Mojave popcorn flower. This is a common desert plant native to the southwestern United States. It is an ...

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Oreocarya crassipes ''Oreocarya'' (Perennial Cat's-Eye) is a genus of flowering plants in the family Boraginaceae. There are about 63 species and its native range extends from western and central Canada, through western United States to north Mexico. It is part of s ...

'' (as ''

Cryptantha crassipes ''Cryptantha crassipes'' is a rare species of flowering plant in the borage family known by the common name Terlingua Creek cat's-eye. It is endemic to Brewster County, Texas, where it is known from only ten populations totaling about 5000 plants ...

'') *''

Oreocarya flavoculata ''Oreocarya'' (Perennial Cat's-Eye) is a genus (biology), genus of flowering plants in the family (biology), family Boraginaceae. There are about 63 species and its native range extends from western and central Canada, through western United Stat ...

'' (as ''

Cryptantha flavoculata ''Cryptantha flavoculata'' is a species of flowering plant in the Boraginaceae, borage family known by the common name roughseed cryptantha. It is native to the western United States from California to Montana, where it is common in many types of ...

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Oreocarya roosiorum ''Oreocarya'' (Perennial Cat's-Eye) is a genus of flowering plants in the family Boraginaceae. There are about 63 species and its native range extends from western and central Canada, through western United States to north Mexico. It is part of s ...

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Cryptantha roosiorum ''Cryptantha roosiorum'' is a species of flowering plant in the Boraginaceae, borage family known by the common name bristlecone cryptantha. It is Endemism, endemic to Inyo County, California, where it is known from only a few occurrences in the ...

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Oreocarya subcapitata ''Oreocarya'' (Perennial Cat's-Eye) is a genus of flowering plants in the family Boraginaceae. There are about 63 species and its native range extends from western and central Canada, through western United States to north Mexico. It is part of s ...

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Cryptantha subcapitata ''Cryptantha'' is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. They are known commonly as cat's eyes and popcorn flowers (the latter name is also used to refer to the closely related genus ''Plagiobothrys'',Hasenstab-Lehman, ...

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Oreocarya suffruticosa ''Oreocarya'' (Perennial Cat's-Eye) is a genus of flowering plants in the family Boraginaceae. There are about 63 species and its native range extends from western and central Canada, through western United States to north Mexico. It is part ...

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Cryptantha cinerea ''Cryptantha cinerea'' (common name James' catseye) is a plant found in the United States. Uses Among the Zuni people The Zuni ( zun, A:shiwi; formerly spelled ''Zuñi'') are Native American Pueblo peoples native to the Zuni River valley. ...

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Oreocarya virginensis ''Oreocarya'' (Perennial Cat's-Eye) is a genus of flowering plants in the family Boraginaceae. There are about 63 species and its native range extends from western and central Canada, through western United States to north Mexico. It is part of s ...

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Cryptantha virginensis ''Cryptantha virginensis'' is a species of wildflower in the Boraginaceae, borage family known by the common name Virgin River cryptantha. This is a small plant native to the southwestern United States (Arizona, California, Nevada and Utah) wher ...

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* {{Taxonbar, from=Q5190631 Flora of North America Flora of South America Boraginaceae genera