Taxon Report

Cryptantha fendleri (Gray) Greene

sand dune cryptantha

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Taxon Summary

Cryptantha fendleri, commonly known as sand dune cryptantha, is a annual herb in the Boraginaceae that is found in California and elsewhere. It occurs within Great Basin scrub, growing at elevations from 1950 to 2210 meters. Cryptantha fendleri is ranked 2B.2, Plants Rare, Threatened, or Endangered in California, But More Common Elsewhere; Moderately threatened in California.


  Classification

Scientific Name:
Cryptantha fendleri (Gray) Greene
Common Name:
sand dune cryptantha
Family: Boraginaceae
Element Code: PDBOR0A0X0
USDA Plants Symbol: CRFE3
Synonyms/Other Names:

Ecology and Life History

Lifeform: annual herb
Blooming Period: Jun-Jul Jun-Jul
Elevation: 1950-2210 (6400-7250)
General Habitats: Great Basin scrub
Microhabitat:
Microhabitat Details:

Conservation Status

CA Rare Plant Rank: 2B.2
Global Rank: G5
State Rank:
S1
State List: None
Fed List: None
Other Status:
CRPR Changes:
  • changed from 2.2 to 2B.2 on 2013-06-12
  • added to 2.2 on 2009-11-16

Occurrence Data from the CNDDB

Total Occurrences: 2
Element Occurrence Ranks:
   Excellent (A) 0
   Good (B) 1
   Fair (C) 0
   Poor (D) 0
   None (X) 0
   Unknown (U) 1
California Endemic:  False
California Counties and Islands: Name (Code)
Inyo (INY), Mono (MNO)
Quads: Name (Quad Code)
Benton Hot Springs (3711875), Cowhorn Valley (3711821)

Selected References

CRPR List Addition on 2009-11-16
Citation California Native Plant Society, Rare Plant Program. 2025. Rare Plant Inventory (online edition, v9.5.1). Website https://www.rareplants.cnps.org [accessed 27 January 2025].