Mentzelia humilis
Gypsum Blazingstar
Also known as: Acrolasia thompsoniae (Glad) W.A.Weber +5 more
- Acrolasia thompsoniae (Glad) W.A.Weber
- Mentzelia multiflora var. humilis A.Gray
- Mentzelia pumila var. humilis Urb. & Gilg
- Nuttallia gypsea Wooton & Standl.
- Nuttallia humilis (A.Gray) Rydb.
- Touterea humilis (A.Gray) Rydb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Loasaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a caudex geophyte.
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Naturally occurring in North America, Mentzelia humilis (commonly known as Gypsum Blazingstar) is a succulent belonging to the Loasaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in desert or dry shrubland conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Succulent
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South-Central U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
New Mexico, Texas
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms