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Cryptantha affinis
Small hairy plant with tiny white flowers with a yellow center. "Annual ranging from 5–40 cm in height. Stems are simple with little or no branching. Leaf arrangement is opposite below and alternate above. Upper leave appear more oblong to lanceolate. Fruits are smooth ovate nutlets. Nutlets are in a group of four about 2 mm. Fruit shape is ovate." - Wikipedia
Along trail in grassy area of Lake Hodges. This is native to California. "Cryptantha species are dominant annuals in a wide range of habitats. In habitats where Cryptantha is a dominant species, fire intensity reduces its density." - Wikipedia
"Most plants appear to be toxic due to their high levels of alkaloids and nitrates." - Wikipedia
Spotted on Feb 28, 2012
Submitted on Feb 28, 2012
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