polished blazingstar
Mentzelia polita A.Nelson
Mentzelia polita, known as polished blazingstar, is a flowering plant in the Loasaceae family. It is native to the southwestern United States, particularly California and Nevada, where it is found in desert mountains and washes.
Description
Mentzelia polita is a species of flowering plant in the Loasaceae family. It is native to California and Nevada, where it grows in dry habitats such as desert mountains and washes. This species was first described in 1909 by A. Nelson. Commonly known as polished blazingstar, it is adapted to arid environments and is part of the flora of the southwestern United States.
Other common names
polished blazingstar
Distribution
California · Nevada
