Lindley's blazingstar
NameLindley's blazingstar
Scientific NameMentzelia lindleyi
Common NamesLindley's Blazingstar, Blazing Star, Lindley's Mentzelia
Plant FamilyLoasaceae
Natural HabitatNative to California, it thrives in dry, open habitats such as chaparral, grasslands, and disturbed areas, often found on sandy or gravelly soils.
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Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesTraditional medicinal uses for *Mentzelia lindleyi* are not well-documented in ethnobotanical literature. While some related *Mentzelia* species had seeds used as a food source by Native American tribes, and some were used externally for skin conditions, specific medicinal applications for Lindley's Blazingstar are not widely recorded.
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Contraindications & WarningsNo specific contraindications are known due to the lack of documented medicinal use for this species.
Cultivation NotesAn annual plant that prefers full sun and well-drained, often sandy or gravelly soils. It is drought-tolerant once established and can be grown from seed, often self-seeding in favorable conditions.
Raritycommon
Description
This is an annual herbaceous plant known for its striking bright yellow flowers, typically featuring five broad petals and a prominent cluster of numerous orange-yellow stamens in the center. It grows upright with somewhat toothed or lobed leaves along its stem.
