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Mentzelia isolata

Isolated Blazing-star

Life form2, 3: forb, annual
Habitat: sand dunes, sandy areas
leaf presence3: leaves usually present
leaf arrangement3: alternate
leaf format3: simple
leaf shape3: lanceolate
leaf surface3: hairy
leaf margin3: toothed
Flower color2: orange
Flowering period2: summer
Armament2, 3: spineless
Family1, 2, 3: Loasaceae (stick leaf family)
Status: rare
Location where collected or observed:
      Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

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