Mentzelia hispida
Mentzelia hispida Willd.
Mentzelia hispida, known as pega ropa, is a flowering plant in the family Loasaceae. It is native to several regions of Mexico and grows in scrub and woodland habitats.
Description
Mentzelia hispida is a species of flowering plant in the Loasaceae family. It is found in central, Gulf, northeast, northwest, southeast, and southwest regions of Mexico. The plant is commonly known as pega ropa, a name derived from its tendency to stick to clothing. It thrives in scrub and woodland environments. The species was first described in 1799 by Willd.
Distribution
Mexico Central · Mexico Gulf · Mexico Northeast · Mexico Northwest · Mexico Southeast · Mexico Southwest
Synonyms
Mentzelia strigosaMentzelia galeottiiMentzelia gracilisMentzelia imbricataMentzelia karwinskiiMentzelia orizabaeMentzelia polyanthaMentzelia sessilifoliaMentzelia stipitataMentzelia palmerianaMentzelia barrancaeMentzelia aspera
