BLAZING-STAR

Class: Mentzelia laevicaulis

Family: BLAZING-STAR FAMILY

Sub Family: Loasaceae

Year: Biennial

Other Names: Stick-leaf

Colour: Yellow

Height: 46-60 cm (18-24")

Each Flower:

Leaves: Lower leaves with stalks may be over 18 cm (7") long, marrow, and deeply notched; upper stalkless leaves become progressively smaller and less deeply notched up stem; covered with very short, stiff, pale hairs which give a greyish appearance and a burr-like feel

Stems: Woody and pale grey becoming swollen beneath flower; thickly covered with short, stiff, pale grey hairs; may be several single stems to a plant, freely branching above

Blooming Period: June - September

Habitat: Arid, desert areas in valleys and foothills

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