Latin name: Mentzelia lindleyi Torrey & A. Gray Pronunciation: ment-ZEE-lee-a LIND-lee-eye Common name: Lindley's blazing star Family: Loasaceae (Loasa) Habitat: Rocky canyon and open slopes to 4000', coastal sage scrub, east margin of Kern Co. Blooming period: March to May Name derivations: 1) Mentzelia 2) lindleyi |
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