Status: Native
Synonyms:
Eremocarya micrantha (Torrey) Greene
Cryptantha micrantha is easily recognized by its diminutive appearance and by the
red dye that leaks from the roots when crushed. The foliage is sparse, giving the
appearance of small scorpioid cymes at the end of nearly bare stems. This species
is found in the desert low areas of the Gila National Forest.
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Cryptantha micrantha, photo Russ Kleinman & Richard Felger, Burro Mtns., Engineer Cyn., Apr. 12, 2008
Cryptantha micrantha, base of stem and roots contain purple dye, photo Russ Kleinman & Richard Felger, Burro Mtns., Engineer Cyn., Apr. 12, 2008
Cryptantha micrantha, annual with four alike nutlets, photo Russ Kleinman & Richard Felger, Burro Mtns., Engineer Cyn., Apr. 12, 2008
Cryptantha micrantha, closeup of cyme, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Engineer Cyn., April 2, 2009
Cryptantha micrantha, 3x field macro of flower, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Engineer Cyn., March 17, 2010
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