Latin name: Mentzelia jonesii (Urb. & Gilg.) H.J. Thomps. & J.E. Roberts
Pronunciation: ment-ZEE-lee-a JONES-ee-eye
Common name: Jones' blazing star
Family: Loasaceae (Loasa)
Habitat: Sandy to rocky soils in washes, fans, flats. to 4500', deserts
Blooming period: March to May
Name derivations: 1) Mentzelia 2) jonesii
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