Mentzelia densa
Royal Gorge Blazingstar, Royal Gorge Stickleaf
Also known as: Hesperaster densus (Greene) Cockerell +4 more
- Hesperaster densus (Greene) Cockerell
- Mentzelia multiflora var. densa (Greene) A.Nelson
- Mentzelia pumila var. densa (Greene) Urb. & Gilg
- Nuttallia densa (Greene) Greene
- Touterea densa (Greene) Rydb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Loasaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a biennial.
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Mentzelia densa (commonly known as Royal Gorge blazingstar or Royal Gorge stickleaf) is a biennial within the Loasaceae family. It originates in North America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Biennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colorado