Mentzelia decapetala
(Ten-petal Blazingstar)
Menztelia decapetala, Along Hwy US 287, Potter Co. 2081
Menztelia decapetala, Along Hwy US 287, Potter Co. 2077
Menztelia decapetala, Along Hwy US 287, Potter Co. 2076
Menztelia decapetala, Along Hwy US 287, Potter Co. 2078
Menztelia decapetala, Along Hwy US 287, Potter Co. 2078
| Scientific Name | Mentzelia decapetala | USDA PLANTS Symbol | MEDE2 |
| Common Name | Ten-petal Blazingstar | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 503766 |
| Family | Loasaceae (Loasa) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Roadsides and open hillsides. Plant: Stout, branched, leafy biennial or perennial up to 40 inches tall. Leaves: Upper sessile, lower short-petioled, crowded on stems, lanceolate or oblong, larger ones 2-1/2 to 6 inches long, toothed edges. Inflorescence: Large (about 4 inches across), showy white flowers opening after noon, each with 5 green sepals and 10 petals, 100 to 200 stamens topped by small yellowish anthers in center. Bloom Period: July to September. References: American Southwest and SEINet. |
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Texas Status: Native |
Banner photo of Castilleja indivisa and Lupinus ssp. taken along FM 1323 north of Johnson City, Blanco County
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