Cronquist's Blazingstar
NameCronquist's Blazingstar
Scientific NameMentzelia cronquistii
Common NamesCronquist's Blazingstar, Cronquist's Stickleaf
Plant FamilyLoasaceae
Natural HabitatNative to arid and semi-arid regions of the southwestern United States, particularly in Utah, Arizona, and Nevada. It thrives in sandy or rocky soils, often found on desert flats, slopes, and washes.
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Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesThere are no widely documented traditional medicinal uses for *Mentzelia cronquistii* in ethnobotanical literature. While some related *Mentzelia* species have had localized traditional uses (e.g., seeds as food, poultices for skin issues), these are not attributed to this specific species.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo known contraindications due to a lack of documented medicinal use or toxicity studies for this specific plant.
Cultivation NotesThis annual plant prefers full sun and well-draining, sandy or rocky soils. It is drought-tolerant once established and requires minimal water, thriving in hot, dry conditions typical of desert environments. Propagation is typically by seed.
Raritycommon
Description
An annual herb characterized by its bright yellow, star-like flowers, typically with five petals, and deeply lobed or pinnatifid leaves. It grows upright, often branching, with stems that can be somewhat brittle and covered in barbed hairs.
