[Blazingstars: The Genus Mentzelia in the Southwestern Deserts of the United States]

Yellowcomet, Yellow Blazing Star, Yellow Comet

Mentzelia affinis

Yellowcomet, Yellow Blazing Star, Yellow, Comet: Mentzelia affinis

Yellowcomet as seen in a wash at the uphill portion of the parking area for Arizona Telephone Cove at Lake Mead National Recreation Area..........February 27, 2013.

Yellowcomet, Yellow Blazing Star, Yellow, Comet: Mentzelia affinis - Yellowcomet, Yellow Blazing Star, Yellow, Comet: Mentzelia affinis

Flower of Yellowcomet, Yellow Blazing Star, Yellow, Comet: Mentzelia affinis - Flower of Yellowcomet, Yellow Blazing Star, Yellow, Comet: Mentzelia affinis

Calyx and petals of Yellowcomet, Yellow Blazing Star, Yellow, Comet: Mentzelia affinis - Calyx and petals of Yellowcomet, Yellow Blazing Star, Yellow, Comet: Mentzelia affinis

Yellowcomet as seen in a wash at the uphill portion of the parking area for Arizona Telephone Cove at Lake Mead National Recreation Area..........February 27, 2013.

Yellowcomet, Yellow Blazing Star, Yellow, Comet: Mentzelia affinis - Yellowcomet, Yellow Blazing Star, Yellow, Comet: Mentzelia affinis -

Flower of Yellowcomet, Yellow Blazing Star, Yellow, Comet: Mentzelia affinis - Yellowcomet, Yellow Blazing Star, Yellow, Comet: Mentzelia affinis

Yellowcomet, Yellow Blazing Star, Yellow, Comet: Mentzelia affinis - Yellowcomet, Yellow Blazing Star, Yellow, Comet: Mentzelia affinis

Stem leaf of Yellowcomet, Yellow Blazing Star, Yellow, Comet: Mentzelia affinis

Yellowcomet observed in the wash at Morteros Canyon, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park......March 27, 2010.

Paul Slichter