Stickleaf, Silver Blazing-Star, Pega Pega

• Scientific Name: Mentzelia Involucrata
• Common Name: Stickleaf, Silver Blazing-Star, Pega Pega
• 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=41
• Habitat: Bajadas
• Life Form: Forb, annual
• Leaf Description: Alternate simple
• Flower Color: Cream
• Flowering Period: Feb. to May
• Spines: Spineless
• Rarity: Common
• Family: Loasaceae (stick leaf family)