Mentzelia congesta
| Mentzelia congesta | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Cornales |
| Family: | Loasaceae |
| Genus: | Mentzelia |
| Species: | M. congesta |
| Binomial name | |
| Mentzelia congesta | |
Mentzelia congesta is a species of flowering plants in the family Loasaceae known by the common name united blazingstar.
Distribution
The plant is native to four states in the western United States, from Idaho, Oregon, Nevada, and California.[2]
It grows in forest, scrub, chaparral, and woodland habitats. It is found at 1,500–2,700 metres (4,900–8,900 ft) in elevation.[3]
Description
It is an annual herb producing a tan-colored erect stem up to 40 centimeters tall. The leaves are up to 9 centimeters long and may be smooth-edged or lobed.[3]
The inflorescence is a dense cluster of flowers wrapped in wide, toothed bracts which are white in color with green tips. Each flower has five shiny yellow petals 3 to 9 millimeters long, each with an orange spot near the base.[3]
The fruit is a narrow, straight utricle up to 12 millimeters in length. It contains many minute angular seeds with concave sides covered in tiny bumps.[3]
References
- ↑ NatureServe (1 May 2026). "Mentzelia congesta". NatureServe Explorer. Arlington, Virginia. Retrieved 15 June 2026.
- ↑ POWO (2026). "Mentzelia congesta (Nutt.) Torr. & A.Gray". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 15 June 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 Jepson Flora Project (2013) . accessed 10.1.2013