Texas
Wildbuds

Mentzelia oligosperma

(Stickleaf)

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Mentzelia oligosperma, Lake Colorado City State Park, Mitchell Co. 3072

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Mentzelia oligosperma, Inks Lake State Park, Burnet Co. 0609

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Mentzelia oligosperma, Wildflower Center, Austin, Travis Co. 8994

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Mentzelia oligosperma, Wildflower Center, Austin, Travis Co. 8991

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Mentzelia oligosperma, Wildflower Center, Austin, Travis Co. 4263

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Mentzelia oligosperma, Lake Colorado City State Park, Mitchell Co. 3066

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Mentzelia oligosperma, Wildflower Center, Austin, Travis Co. 8985

Scientific Name Mentzelia oligosperma USDA PLANTS Symbol MEOL
Common Name Stickleaf, Chickenthief ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. 503792
Family Loasaceae (Loasa) SEINet
Reference		 Click Here
Description Habitat: Open areas, woodland edges, hillsides.
Plant: Much-branched, sprawling, somewhat woody perennial 1 to 2 feet tall with hairy stems.
Leaves: Alternate, oblanceolate or ovate leaves 1/2 to 2 inches long, sessile or short-petiolate, with toothed or wavy edges.
Inflorescence: Yellow-orange flowers about 3/4-inch across opening early morning and late afternoon, 5 pointed petals and many protruding stamens.
Bloom Period: April to October.
References: "Wildflowers of Texas" by Geyata Ajilvsgi and "Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country" by Marshall Enquist.		 BONAP Distribution Map


Map Color Key		 Texas Status:
Native
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