Latin name: Mentzelia polita A. Nelson
Pronunciation: ment-ZEE-lee-a pol-EYE-ta
Common name: Polished blazing star
Family: Loasaceae (Loasa)
Habitat: Limestone soils to 5000', Clark Mountains
Blooming period: April to May
Name derivations: 1) Mentzelia 2) polita
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