Mentzelia mexicana
Mexican Blazingstar
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Loasaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a biennial or subshrub.
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Mentzelia mexicana (commonly known as Mexican blazingstar) is a biennial or shrub within the Loasaceae family. It is found natively in North America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Biennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Northeast, Texas