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Mentzelia longiloba J. Darlington v. longiloba

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Mentzelia longiloba J. Darlington v. longiloba
Mentzelia longiloba J. Darlington v. longiloba

Life form2, 3: forb, perennial
Habitat: sand dunes
leaf presence3: leaves usually present
leaf arrangement3: alternate basal
leaf format3: simple
leaf shape3: lanceolate
leaf surface3: hairy
leaf margin3: toothed
Flower color2: yellow
Flowering period2: Feb. to Oct.
Armament2, 3: spineless
Family1, 2, 3: Loasaceae (stick leaf family)
Synonym(s)1: Mentzelia pumila var. multiflora, Mentzelia multiflora var. longiloba, Mentzelia longiloba v. yavaipensis J.J.Schenk & L.Hufford
Status: uncommon
Locations where collected or observed:
      Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge
      Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
      Tinajas Altas area
      Barry M. Goldwater Range

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