Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Sierra Cryptantha (Cryptantha nubigena) is a common native perennial herb that grows in northern, southern and central California. It tends to grow in volcanic gravel, at elevations from 8000-12000 feet.

Plant type

Annual herb, Perennial herb

Size

1 - 12 in Tall

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Color

White

Sun

Partial Shade

Soil drainage

Fast

Site type

Volcanic gravel, talus

Plant communities

Alpine Fell-Fields, Subalpine Forest

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