Reverchon's Blazingstar
NameReverchon's Blazingstar
Scientific NameMentzelia reverchonii
Common NamesReverchon's Blazingstar, Reverchon's Stickleaf
Plant FamilyLoasaceae
Natural HabitatNative to dry, rocky, or sandy soils in prairies, open woodlands, and disturbed areas of the south-central United States, particularly Texas and Oklahoma.
Parts Usedroot,seed
Medicinal Actionsdemulcent,anti-inflammatory
Traditional UsesWhile specific medicinal uses for *Mentzelia reverchonii* are not widely documented, other species within the *Mentzelia* genus have been traditionally used by Native American tribes. Roots were prepared as a demulcent for internal soothing and applied as poultices for external swellings and boils. Seeds were also sometimes consumed as food.
Active ConstituentsMucilage
Preparation Methodsdecoction,poultice,powder
Contraindications & WarningsNo specific contraindications are widely documented for *Mentzelia reverchonii* or the genus in medicinal contexts.
Cultivation NotesPrefers full sun and well-drained, dry, rocky or sandy soils. It is drought-tolerant once established and can be propagated from seed.
Rarityuncommon
Description
An annual or biennial herb, typically growing up to 60 cm tall, featuring deeply lobed, rough-textured leaves. It produces showy, bright yellow, star-shaped flowers with numerous prominent stamens that often open in the evening or morning.
