Blazing Star

Scientific Name: Mentzelia Longiloba J. Darlington V. Longiloba
Common Name: Blazing Star
References: Felger, R.S. and S. Rutman. 2015. Ajo Peak to Tinajas Altas: A flora of southwestern Arizona. Part 15. Eudicots: Fagaceae to Lythraceae. Phytoneuron 2015-59: 1-53. Published 20 Oct 2015. ISSN 2153 733X
References Url: https://www.cabezaprieta.org/flora_research/59PhytoN-SWAriz_Pt15FagLyth.pdf#page=43
Habitat: Sand dunes
Life Form: Forb, perennial
Leaf Description: Alternate or basal, simple, lanceolate, toothed,
Flower Color: Yellow
Flowering Period: Feb. to Oct.
Spines: Spineless
Rarity: Uncommon
Family: Loasaceae (stick leaf family)