Mentzelia pectinata
San Joaquin Blazingstar
Also known as: Acrolasia pectinata (Kellogg) Rydb. +2 more
- Acrolasia pectinata (Kellogg) Rydb.
- Mentzelia albicaulis var. pectinata (Kellogg) Urb. & Gilg
- Mentzelia gracilenta var. pectinata (Kellogg) Jeps.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Loasaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Indigenous to North America, Mentzelia pectinata (commonly known as San Joaquin blazingstar) is an annual belonging to the Loasaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms