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Desert Wildflowers: Sand Blazing Star

April 24, 2023 No Comments
sand blazing star

Sand Blazing Star, also known as White-bract Blazing Star Mentzelia involucrata Family: Loasaceae (Stickleaf) Fun Facts The Sand Blazing Star gets its common name from its tall, spiky stems that are topped with bright yellow flowers. The seeds of Mentzelia involucrata are edible and were a traditional food source for Native American tribes. Habitat Sand […]

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