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Loasaceae
Mentzelia

not marked as a favorite taxon Mentzelia albescens (Gillies & Arnott) Grisebach. Common name: Wavyleaf Blazing-star. Phenology: May-Aug. Habitat: Dry, rocky areas, disturbed areas. Distribution: MO and se. KS south to se. TX, c. TX, w. TX, s. AZ, and Mexico.

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Origin/Endemic status: Native

Synonymy ⓘ: = FNA12, K4, Mo3, NcTx, Tx; = n/a — C; = Nuttallia wrightii (A.Gray) Greene — S13. Basionym: Bartonia albescens Gillies ex Arn. 1831

Links to other floras: = Mentzelia albescens - FNA12

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