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Mentzelia laevicaulis var. laevicaulis
common blazing-star, blazing star mentzelia
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Distribution: Occurring chiefly east of the Cascades crest in Washington; British Columbia to California, east to Montana and Wyoming.
Habitat: Dry, often rocky or gravelly soil, desert valleys to lower mountains.
Flowers: July-September
Origin: Native
Growth Duration: Biennial, Perennial
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Pollination: Bumblebees, bees
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
OregonFlora: Mentzelia laevicaulis var. laevicaulis information
E-Flora BC: Mentzelia laevicaulis var. laevicaulis atlas page
CalPhotos: Mentzelia laevicaulis var. laevicaulis photos
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