Cryptantha albida (Kunth) I. M. Johnston
Contr. Gray Herb. 68: 53. 1923

(One of only 3 species of Cryptantha s.l. occuring in N. Am. and S. Am.)

Pronunciation:
Cryp-tán-tha  àl-bi-da
Etymology:
"white"
Synonyms:
Myosotis albida Kunth, Nov. Gen. Sp. [H.B.K.] 3: 91. 1818 (basionym)
Type:

Distribution: (courtesy of Encyclopedia of Life):


North America


Cryptantha albida (SD 99139)
Nutlet, dorsal view
Scale bar = 1 mm


Cryptantha albida (SD 99139)
Nutlet, ventral view
Scale bar = 1 mm


Cryptantha albida
(SD 99139)
Nutlet, side view
Scale bar = 1 mm

Distribution in U.S.A. (courtesy of BONAP, 2011)

Specimens Examined:



South America


Cryptantha albida (SI 87780)
Nutlet, dorsal view
Scale bar = 1 mm


Cryptantha albida (SI 87780)
Nutlet, ventral view
Scale bar = 1 mm


Cryptantha albida
(SI 87780)
Nutlet, side view
Scale bar = 1 mm

Specimens Examined: