I'm seeing cryptantha all over the place, mostly
Cryptantha pterocaya, Cryptantha flavoculata, Cryptantha confertiflora, and
Cryptantha circumscissa, all of which I've blogged about. This one is different, and I think it's Narrowstem Cryptantha (
Cryptantha gracilis). The key examines the nutlets in great detail. The nutlets come out after the flowers, which make that tricky. If I don't have this identification right, please leave a note in the comments.
Narrowstem cryptantha grows on rocky slopes from 5500 to 6500 feet in our area in May and June. It's found throughout western U.S.
For more info on Narrowstem cryptantha, click
here.
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