Veatch's Blazingstar
NameVeatch's Blazingstar
Scientific NameMentzelia veatchiana
Common NamesVeatch's Blazingstar, Veatch's Stickleaf
Plant FamilyLoasaceae
Natural HabitatThis plant is native to California, thriving in dry, open, and often disturbed areas such as chaparral, scrubland, and sandy or gravelly soils. It is typically found at lower elevations.
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Traditional UsesWhile some species within the *Mentzelia* genus have ethnobotanical uses by Native American tribes (e.g., seeds for food, poultices for skin ailments), no specific traditional medicinal uses are widely documented for *Mentzelia veatchiana* itself.
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Contraindications & WarningsNo specific contraindications are widely documented for *Mentzelia veatchiana* due to its lack of established medicinal use.
Cultivation NotesThis annual plant prefers full sun exposure and well-drained, sandy or gravelly soils. It is drought-tolerant and typically propagated from seed, thriving in arid conditions.
Raritycommon
Description
Veatch's Blazingstar is a low-growing annual herb characterized by its grayish-green, hairy foliage and deeply lobed leaves. It produces striking bright yellow flowers, often with an orange-red center, featuring five petals and numerous prominent stamens.
