Mentzelia nesiotes
NameMentzelia nesiotes
Scientific NameMentzelia nesiotes
Common NamesIsland Blazing Star, Island Stickleaf
Plant FamilyLoasaceae
Natural HabitatEndemic to the Channel Islands of California, particularly Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, and San Miguel Islands. It thrives in coastal scrub, chaparral, and sandy or rocky soils, often found in disturbed areas.
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Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesMentzelia nesiotes is a rare endemic species with no widely documented traditional medicinal uses. While some other Mentzelia species have been used by Native American tribes for edible seeds or external applications, specific medicinal uses for M. nesiotes are not recorded.
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Contraindications & WarningsNone specifically documented due to the lack of traditional medicinal use and research on this rare species.
Cultivation NotesPrefers full sun and well-drained, sandy or rocky soils. It is drought-tolerant once established and can be grown from seed. As a rare endemic, cultivation efforts often focus on conservation rather than widespread horticultural use.
Rarityrare
Description
Mentzelia nesiotes is an annual or short-lived perennial herb characterized by its deeply lobed, often bristly leaves. It produces striking pale yellow to cream-colored flowers with five petals and numerous prominent stamens, blooming typically in spring and summer.
