How to Grow and Care for Cat's eye

Thicksepal cryptantha (Cryptantha crassisepala) is a bristly herb found in the southwest United States and Northern Mexico. It grows in dry soils on grasslands and plains. Its stalks curl in a shape like a scorpion's tail. Thicksepal cryptantha is poisonous if ingested.

Panamint Cryptantha (Cryptantha angustifolia) is an annual wildflower that is indigenous to western North America. Other names for this plant include Panamint catseye, narrowleaf cryptantha, and bristlelobe cryptantha.

Basin cryptantha (Cryptantha ambigua) is a flowering plant that grows in many habitats around western North America. It is at home among forests, sagebrush, and scrub. Both the stem and leaves of the plant sprout stiff hairs, and even the flowers that grow from its fruits develop bristly structures.

Clearwater cryptantha is a hardy, herbaceous biennial often found in Western North America's gravelly soils. Characterized by its bristly stem and small, white funnel-shaped flowers, it blooms from April to August. Adaptive strategies, such as narrow leaves to reduce water loss, enable clearwater cryptantha to thrive in arid, open environments.

Little cryptantha is a diminutive, resilient flowering plant thriving in arid landscapes. This petite species is characterized by its small, white blooms with a subtle yellow center, nestled among bristly foliage. The adaptability of little cryptantha reflects in its ability to conserve water and withstand harsh conditions, making it a hardy survivor in sparse environments.