[Cryptanths or White Forget-me-nots: The Genera Cryptantha and Oreocarya in the Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington]

Quill Cryptantha, Slender Cryptantha

Cryptantha affinis

Inflorescence of Quill Cryptantha, Slender Cryptantha: Cryptantha affinis

The photos on this page show slender cryptantha as seen along Road K6900 at a rock quarry atop the ridge dividing Dairy Creek and Cougar Creek at the southeastern corner of Mt. Adams........June 10. 2005. The plants of this species that were seen at this site were all under 20 cm high.

Quill Cryptantha, Slender Cryptantha: Cryptantha affinis - Inflorescence of Quill Cryptantha, Slender Cryptantha: Cryptantha affinis

Stem leaves of Quill Cryptantha, Slender Cryptantha: Cryptantha affinis


Paul Slichter