Latin name: Mentzelia reflexa Cov.
Pronunciation: ment-ZEE-lee-a ree-FLEX-a
Common name: Reflexed blazing star
Family: Loasaceae (Loasa)
Habitat: Coarse rocky slopes to 3000', creosote bush scrub, Panamint and Death Valley, occasional to San Bernardino Co.
Blooming period: March to May
Name derivations: 1) Mentzelia 2) reflexa
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