Mentzelia congesta
| Mentzelia congesta | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Cornales |
| Family: | Loasaceae |
| Genus: | Mentzelia |
| Species: | M. congesta |
| Binomial name | |
| Mentzelia congesta Nutt ex Torr. & A.Gray | |
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 the western United States, from Idaho to California. [1]
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. [1]
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. [1]
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. [1]
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.[1]
References
External links
- Jepson Manual Treatment: Mentzelia congesta
- USDA Plants Profile for Mentzelia congesta
- Mentzelia congesta — U.C. Photo gallery