Mentzelia laevicaulis var. laevicaulis
blazing star mentzelia, common blazing star
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Distribution: Chiefly east of the Cascades, British Columbia to California, east to Montana and Colorado
Habitat: Dry, often rocky or gravelly soil, desert valleys to lower mountains; largely replaced by variety parviflora in valleys east of the ascades
Flowers: July - September
Origin: Native
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Description:
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Accepted Name:
Mentzelia laevicaulis (Douglas) Torr. & A. Gray var. laevicaulis
Publication: Fl. N. Amer. 1(3): 535. 1840.
Publication: Fl. N. Amer. 1(3): 535. 1840.
Synonyms & Misapplications:
Mentzelia laevicaulis (Douglas) Torr. & A. Gray var. acuminata (Rydb.) A. Nelson & J.F. Macbr.
Additional Resources:
PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Mentzelia laevicaulis var. laevicaulis in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database.
WA Flora Checklist: Mentzelia laevicaulis var. laevicaulis checklist entry.
E-Flora BC: Mentzelia laevicaulis var. laevicaulis atlas page.
CalPhotos: Mentzelia laevicaulis var. laevicaulis photos.
USDA Plants: Mentzelia laevicaulis var. laevicaulis information.
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