Mentzelia decapetala
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Mentzelia decapetala (commonly known as tenpetal blazingstar,[1] evening-star, candleflower, gumbo lily, chalk lily) is a herbaceous biennial or short-lived perennial with large white flowers that bloom at night. It is native to dry areas in the western United States.
References
- ^ NRCS. "Mentzelia decapetala". PLANTS Database. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Retrieved 5 August 2015.
External links
- Mentzelia decapetala in the CalPhotos photo database, University of California, Berkeley
- Ten-petal mentzelia in Kansas Wildflowers and Grasses, K-State Libraries
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