Latin name: Mentzelia congesta Torr. & A. Gray Pronunciation: ment-ZEE-lee-a kon-JES-ta Common name: Clustered blazing star Family: Loasaceae (Loasa) Habitat: Yellow pine forest above 5500' in Southern California mountains Blooming period: May to July Name derivations: 1) Mentzelia 2) congesta |
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