Cryptantha micrantha (Torrey) I. M. Johnston var. micrantha
Pronunciation: Cryp-tán-tha  mi-crán-tha var. mi-crán-tha
Etymology: "hidden flower" + "small flower" + "small flower"

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Nutlet, dorsal view
Scale bar = 1 mm


Nutlet, ventral view
Scale bar = 1 mm


Nutlet, side view
Scale bar = 1 mm
Cryptantha micrantha (SDSU 5421)
K.R. Morgan K83, 12 April 1963
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park:
1/4 mile east of Pinyon Wash.