Mentzelia gracilenta
Torr. & A. Gray
Grass blazingstar
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Summary
Source: WikipediaMentzelia gracilenta, known by the common names blazing star, grass blazingstar, and slender blazing star, is a species of flowering plant in the family Loasaceae.
Description
A plant that grows 20-60 cm tall. The leaves at the base have lobes. The leaves on the stems are narrow and 13 cm long. There are 15-25 seeds in 2 rows.
Edible Uses
The seeds are edible.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
North America, USA,
Synonyms
Acrolasia gracilenta (Torr. & A. Gray) Rudb.Mentzelia albicaulis var. gracilenta (Torr. & A. Gray) S. Watson
References (1)
- Moerman, D. F., 2010, Native American Ethnobotany. Timber Press. p 342
