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Loasaceae
Mentzelia

not marked as a favorite taxon Mentzelia oligosperma Nuttall ex Sims. Common name: Chickenthief, Pegahosa, Stickleaf. Phenology: Mar-Oct. Habitat: Hill prairies, calcareous glades. Distribution: MI to WY, south to IL, AR, TX, NM, and AZ.

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Origin/Endemic status: Native

Synonymy ⓘ: = Ar, C, F, FNA12, GrPl, Il, K4, Mo3, NcTx, NE, S13, Tx. Basionym: Mentzelia oligosperma Nutt. ex Sims 1815

Links to other floras: = Mentzelia oligosperma - FNA12

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