Narrow-Leaved Cryptantha (Johnstonella angustifolia) is in the borage family family (Boraginaceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 1,900 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in March.
Nationally it blooms mainly from January to March, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph Narrow-Leaved Cryptantha: observations by month (U.S.)
About Narrow-Leaved Cryptantha
Johnstonella angustifolia is a species of wildflower in the borage family known by several common names, including Panamint catseye and bristlelobe cryptantha. This plant is native to northern Mexico and the southwestern United States from California to Texas, where it grows in desert scrub and woodland.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Narrow-Leaved Cryptantha by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 1,885 | March | Jan–Mar |
| Arizona | 9 | April | Jan–Apr |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related wildflowers (borage family)
Virginia bluebells
Distant Phacelia
Pacific hound's tongue
Notch-leaf Scorpionweed
Miami Mist
Alkali Heliotrope
Menzies' baby blue eyes
Wild Canterbury Bells
Photography tips
- Photograph flowers on calm, overcast mornings to avoid wind blur and harsh shadows.
- Get low: a shallow depth of field (f/2.8–f/5.6) isolates a bloom against soft color.
- Stay on trails — trampling meadows kills plants and ruins next year's display.
- Try a kaleidoscope abstract of a single bloom with our online kaleidoscope tool.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Narrow-Leaved Cryptantha?
Nationally, March has the most observations, with the main season from January to March.
Where is Narrow-Leaved Cryptantha most often seen?
The most observations come from California, Arizona.