Distribution: Occurring east of the Cascades crest in Washington; Washington to California east to Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, and New Mexico.
Habitat: Sagebrush desert and grassy slopes at low elevations to ponderosa pine forest openings at middle elevations.
Flowers: May-July
Origin: Native
Growth Duration: Annual
Conservation Status: Sensitive in Washington (WANHP)
Pollination: Bees, flies, wasps
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PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Cryptantha gracilis in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database.
WA Flora Checklist: Cryptantha gracilis checklist entry.
OregonFlora: Cryptantha gracilis information.
E-Flora BC: Cryptantha gracilis atlas page.
CalPhotos: Cryptantha gracilis photos.
USDA Plants: Cryptantha gracilis information.