Mentzelia nuda (Pursh) Torrey & A. Gray. Common name: Blazing-star. Phenology: Jun-Oct. Habitat: Prairies; eastwards in disturbed areas. Distribution: SD and MT south to TX, NM, and AZ; reported for se. MO and w. NC by Kartesz (2020).
ID notes: Similar to Mentzelia decapetala, but with smaller flowers.
Origin/Endemic status: Native
Taxonomy Comments: Two varieties are sometimes recognized (see synonymy). Var. nuda is branched on the lower stem, and has flowers subtended by a solitary and entire bract. Var. stricta is unbranched low on the plant and has flowers subtended by several, toothed bracts.
Synonymy ⓘ: = FNA12, GrPl, Il, K4, Tx; = n/a — C, RAB; > Mentzelia nuda (Pursh) Torr. & A.Gray var. nuda — NcTx; > Mentzelia nuda (Pursh) Torr. & A.Gray var. stricta (Osterh.) Harr. — NcTx; > Nuttallia stricta (Osterh.) Greene — S13. Basionym: Bartonia nuda Pursh 1814
Links to other floras: = Mentzelia nuda - FNA12
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Heliophily ⓘ: 4
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