Mentzelia nuda, the bractless blazingstar, is a species of flowering plant in the family Loasaceae.[2] Native to the plains of the United States east of the Rockies and west of the Mississippi River, it has been introduced to the state of Illinois.[1] It is a perennial reaching 90 cm (3 ft) with cream-colored flowers.[2]
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References
- ^ a b "Mentzelia nuda (Pursh) Torr. & A.Gray". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
- ^ a b "Mentzelia nuda (Pursh) Torr. & A. Gray Bractless Blazingstar, Sand Lily". Plant Database. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. 20 February 2023. Retrieved 10 April 2024.