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Mentzelia strictissima
Mentzelia strictissima (Woot. & Standl.) J. Darl.
Grassland Blazingstar
Loasaceae (Loasa Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: MEST3
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 3 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Distribution
USA: NM , TXFrom the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Sibley Nature Center - Midland, TX
Web Reference
Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Mentzelia strictissima in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Mentzelia strictissima in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Mentzelia strictissima
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-04-13Research By: TWC Staff