Mentzelia reverchonii
(Prairie Stickleaf)
Mentzelia reverchonii, Boquillas Canyon, Big Bend National Park 2231
Mentzelia reverchonii, Santa Elena Canyon, Big Bend National Park 4297
Mentzelia reverchonii, Santa Elena Canyon, Big Bend National Park 4286
Mentzelia reverchonii, Santa Elena Canyon, Big Bend National Park 4299
| Scientific Name | Mentzelia reverchonii | USDA PLANTS Symbol | MERE2 |
| Common Name | Prairie Stickleaf | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 503801 |
| Family | Loasaceae (Loasa) | SEINet Reference | Click Here |
| Description | Habitat: Sunny areas, dry, gravelly limestone or calcareous soils. Plant: Short sprawling perennial with one or a few brittle, whitish stems, woody near base. Leaves: Alternate, long-stalked leaves, hairy, sticky, lobed, 2 to 4 inches long. Inflorescence: Flowers about 2 inches across, many yellow stamens, about 10 yellow petals, opening late afternoon. Bloom Period: May to September. References: "Wildflowers of Texas" by Geyata Ajilvsgi and "Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country" by Marshall Enquist. Notes: Photos at Santa Elena Canyon were taken too early in the day and the blossoms had not opened. |
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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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