Slender-lobed Blazingstar
Image: Arnold Thiem; Jan Nachlinger (cc-by-nc)
NameSlender-lobed Blazingstar
Scientific NameMentzelia lagarosa (K.H.Thorne) J.J.Schenk & L.Hufford
Common NamesSlender-lobed Blazingstar
Plant FamilyLoasaceae
Natural HabitatFound in the Pequop Mountains of Nevada, growing on rocky, light-colored clay hills in association with Juniperus. It thrives at elevations around 6050 feet.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNot documented for this specific species.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNot documented for this species.
Cultivation NotesPrefers dry, well-drained, rocky or clay soils, likely requiring full sun exposure. As a biennial, it completes its life cycle over two years.
Rarityrare
Description
This biennial herbaceous plant features erect, slender stems adorned with deeply lobed, somewhat toothed leaves. It produces small, pale yellow flowers, typically appearing solitary or in small clusters at the stem tips and leaf axils.
