Mentzelia nitens
Shining Blazingstar, Shining Stickleaf
Also known as: Acrolasia nitens (Greene) Rydb. +2 more
- Acrolasia nitens (Greene) Rydb.
- Mentzelia gracilenta var. nitens (Greene) Jeps.
- Mentzelia nitens var. nitens
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Loasaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Mentzelia nitens (commonly known as Shining Blazingstar or Shining Stickleaf) is an annual belonging to the Loasaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America, this species is primarily associated with 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)
California, Nevada