Cryptantha crassipes I. M. Johnston
Pronunciation: Cryp-tán-tha crás-si-pes
Etymology: "with a thick stalk"

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Nutlet, dorsal view

Nutlet, ventral view

M. Williams 67 (SRSC)   28 March 2010   29.547272, -103.587989
Brewster County, Texas, U.S.A
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Plants of Trans-Pecos Texas. Flaggy limestone, Terlingua Ranch 63 miles S of Alpine R at Terlingua Ranch,
sign off of 118S; 2.5 miles west. Woody caudex; white corollas with yellow faucal appendages.


Leaf and Stem


Leaves


Calyx


Calyx

M. Williams 83 (SRSC)   19 Jun 2010   29.570442, -103.613073
Brewster County, Texas, U.S.A.

Plants of Trans-Pecos Texas. Flaggy limestone, Agua Fria Road, 2.8miles West of 118S.