Mentzelia tricuspis
Desert Blazingstar, Spinyhair Blazingstar
Other regional names: Spinyhair Stickleaf
- Spinyhair Stickleaf
Also known as: Acrolasia tricuspis (A.Gray) Davidson +3 more
- Acrolasia tricuspis (A.Gray) Davidson
- Bicuspidaria tricuspis (A.Gray) Rydb.
- Mentzelia tricuspis var. tricuspis
- Nuttallia tricuspis (A.Gray) Davidson & Moxley
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Loasaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Mentzelia tricuspis (commonly known as Desert Blazingstar or Spinyhair Blazingstar) is an annual within the Loasaceae family. It originates in North America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, California, Nevada