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Mentzelia speciosa

Jeweled Blazingstar
Also known as: Hesperaster speciosus (Osterh.) Osterh. +5 more
  • Hesperaster speciosus (Osterh.) Osterh.
  • Mentzelia sinuata (Rydb.) R.J.Hill
  • Nuttallia sinuata (Rydb.) Daniels
  • Nuttallia speciosa (Osterh.) Greene
  • Touterea sinuata Rydb.
  • Touterea speciosa (Osterh.) Rydb.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Loasaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a biennial or subshrub.

Mentzelia speciosa (commonly known as Jeweled Blazingstar) is a biennial or shrub belonging to the Loasaceae family. Found natively in North America, this species is primarily associated with 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, Wyoming

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