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Anderson, Wynn

Mentzelia strictissima

Mentzelia strictissima (Woot. & Standl.) J. Darl.

Grassland Blazingstar

Loasaceae (Loasa Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: MEST3

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 3 feet tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct

Distribution

USA: NM , TX

From 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 Plants
FNA: Find Mentzelia strictissima in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Mentzelia strictissima

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-04-13
Research By: TWC Staff

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