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bushy blazing star

Mentzelia dispersa S.Watson
bushy blazing star
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Mentzelia dispersa is a flowering plant in the family Loasaceae, commonly known as bushy blazing star. It is native to western North America, ranging from British Columbia to California and the Dakotas.

Description

Mentzelia dispersa, known as bushy blazing star, is a species in the Loasaceae family. It is found in a wide range of habitats across western North America, including British Columbia, California, the Dakotas, and several other states and regions. The species was first described in 1876 by S. Watson.

Other common names

nada stickleafentire-leaf mentzeliaNevada blazingstarNevada blazing starbushy blazing starbushy evening starbushy mentzeliaentire-leaved mentzeliascattered blazing starbushy blazingstar

Distribution

British Columbia · Arizona · California · Colorado · Idaho · Mexico Northwest · Montana · Nevada · North Dakota · Oregon · South Dakota · Utah · Washington · Wyoming

Synonyms

Acrolasia compactaAcrolasia dispersaAcrolasia integrifoliaAcrolasia latifoliaAcrolasia pinetorumMentzelia pinetorumMentzelia dispersa var. dispersaMentzelia dispersa var. latifoliaMentzelia dispersa var. compactaMentzelia albicaulis var. integrifoliaMentzelia integrifoliaAcrolasia dispersaMentzelia latifoliaMentzelia compactaMentzelia dispersa var. obtusaMentzelia dispersa var. pinetorumAcrolasia albicaulis var. integrifoliaMentzelia integrifolia var. genuina

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