Cryptantha grayi (Vasey & Rose) J.F. Macbr. var. cryptochaeta (J.F. Macbr.) I.M. Johnst.
Proc. Calif. Acad. Sci. ser. 4, 12: 1145. 1924.

Pronunciation:
Cryp-tán-tha grày-i var. cryp-to-chaè-ta
Etymology:
after Asa "Gray," American botanist, 1810-1888 + "hidden bristle"
Synonyms:

Cryptantha micromeres var. cryptochaeta J. F. Macbride, Contr. Gray Herb. 48: 46. 1916.
Cryptantha filiformifolia J. F. Macbride, Contr. Gray Herb. 48: 45. 1916.
Type:

A. W. Anthony 347, June 1897, MEXICO: Baja California Sur, San Jose del Cabo
GH 00096298 (HOLOTYPE)

Treatment from:
Johnston, I. M. 1925. Cryptantha pterocarya. In: The North American species of Cryptantha. Pp. 39-40. Cambridge, Massachusetts.


Distribution of Cryptantha grayi var. cryptochaeta.
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Nutlet Images of Cryptantha grayi var. cryptochaeta
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Nutlet, dorsal view
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Nutlet, ventral view
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Cryptantha grayi var. cryptochaeta
(SD 92565)


Nutlet, side view
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