Grand Canyon Blazingstar
Image: Rich Crawford; Glenn Rink (cc-by)
NameGrand Canyon Blazingstar
Scientific NameMentzelia canyonensis
Common NamesGrand Canyon Blazingstar
Plant FamilyLoasaceae
Natural HabitatFound in the Great Basin Desert Scrub, specifically in loose rocks and Kaibab limestone formations. Collected from the bottom of the Little Colorado River Gorge, Upper Indian Maiden Route, North of Hellhole bend, River mile 33.5, at an elevation of 1590m (5217') in Coconino County, Arizona, USA.
Parts Usedwhole_plant
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo traditional medicinal uses are documented for Mentzelia canyonensis, a species only recently described in 2018.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo known contraindications or drug interactions are documented for this recently described species.
Cultivation NotesSpecific cultivation notes are not readily available for this newly described species, which is endemic to a very specific desert scrub habitat.
Rarityvery-rare
Description
Mentzelia canyonensis is an herbaceous plant characterized by its deeply lobed or toothed leaves and slender stems. The specimen shows the entire plant, including its root system, suggesting an annual or short-lived perennial habit.
