Latin name: Mentzelia albicaulis Hook. Pronunciation: ment-ZEE-lee-a al-bi-KAW-lis Common name: Whitestem blazing star Family: Loasaceae (Loasa) Habitat: Desert slopes, gravel fans and washes, 1500'-6000', creosote bush and sagebrush scrub, pinyon-juniper woodland Blooming period: March to June Name derivations: 1) Mentzelia 2) albicaulis |
SPECIES INDEX |