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Ash Meadows blazingstar

Mentzelia leucophylla Brandegee
Ash Meadows blazingstar
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Mentzelia leucophylla, known as Ash Meadows blazingstar, is a flowering plant in the Loasaceae family. It is native to southwestern Nevada and was first described in 1899 by Brandegee.

Description

Mentzelia leucophylla is a flowering plant species in the Loasaceae family. It is found exclusively in southwestern Nevada, where it grows in specific habitats. The species was first published by Brandegee in 1899. Commonly referred to as Ash Meadows blazingstar, it is a notable endemic plant of the region.

Other common names

Ash Meadows blazingstar

Distribution

Nevada

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