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Blazing star (Mentzelia)
Also known as : Evening Stars, Moonflowers
Blazing star are recognizable by the little star-shaped flowers that open in the evening instead of during the day. Little hairs on the plants in this genus will stick to clothing and animal fur when brushed against. These plants attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
Lifespan
Annual
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Attributes of Blazing star
Leaf type
Deciduous
Scientific Classification of Blazing star
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Cultivated
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How to Grow and Care for Blazing star
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Blazing star requires full sun exposure and well-drained soil to thrive. They are drought-tolerant, necessitating minimal watering once established. Moderate temperatures are preferable, and while blazing star can withstand a range of temperatures, extreme cold can be detrimental. Common challenges include infrequent pest issues and root rot from over-watering. Seasonal adjustments involve reducing watering during dormant winter months and ensuring adequate moisture during active growth in spring and summer.
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8 most common species：
Adonis blazingstar
Adonis blazingstar (Mentzelia multiflora) is found in the American southwest. The leaves of this plant are very thin and hair-like, which causes them to stick to skin and clothes very easily. This quality gives it the common name, Adonis stickleaf. Its yellow flowers, attractive to bumblebees, open only in late afternoon and close again in the morning.
Blazing star
Blazing star is named for its yellow star-shaped blossoms that bloom in summer fall and fall. This showy wildflower is indigenous to western North America where it tends to grow in sandy and rocky habitats.
Whitestem blazingstar
Whitestem blazingstar (Mentzelia albicaulis) is an annual herb from the drier regions of North America. Its leaves form a rosette at the base of a stem that can reach 43 cm tall. The plants are covered in stiff, hooked hairs that some have taken to calling 'Nature's Velcro.'
Golden bartonia
Golden bartonia is a popular choice among gardeners. With large yellow blooms reaching almost 8 cm across, that's no surprise. Interestingly, the sweet-smelling blossoms, which are produced throughout the summer, open during the nighttime and close around noon the next day. This annual can tolerate heat and wind, but not wet feet.
Tenpetal blazingstar
Mentzelia decapetala (commonly known as tenpetal blazingstar, evening-star, candleflower, gumbo lily, or 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.
Nada stickleaf
It is an annual herb producing an erect stem up to nearly half a meter in maximum height. The leaves are divided into lobes and teeth, the longest in the basal rosette approaching 10 centimeters long and those higher on the stem reduced in size. The lightly hairy inflorescence is an open cluster of flowers each with five small, shiny yellow petals a few millimeters long.
Spiny-hair blazing star
Mentzelia tricuspis is an annual herb growing erect or spreading to a maximum height near 27 centimeters. The leaves are up to 12 centimeters long and toothed or wavy along the edges. The inflorescence is a cluster of cream-colored flowers with petals up to 5 centimeters long and thready-tipped stamens.
Streambank stickleaf
Streambank stickleaf is characterized by its bristly texture and bright yellow flowers with a multitude of slender petals. This drought-resistant wildflower grows in arid environments and its showy blossoms open in the late afternoon, an adaptation to make the most of cooler, moist evening air for pollination. Its leaves and stems, covered in coarse hairs, offer a unique visual and tactile experience.
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Adonis blazingstar
Adonis blazingstar
Adonis blazingstar (Mentzelia multiflora) is found in the American southwest. The leaves of this plant are very thin and hair-like, which causes them to stick to skin and clothes very easily. This quality gives it the common name, Adonis stickleaf. Its yellow flowers, attractive to bumblebees, open only in late afternoon and close again in the morning.
Blazing star
Blazing star
Blazing star is named for its yellow star-shaped blossoms that bloom in summer fall and fall. This showy wildflower is indigenous to western North America where it tends to grow in sandy and rocky habitats.
Whitestem blazingstar
Whitestem blazingstar
Whitestem blazingstar (Mentzelia albicaulis) is an annual herb from the drier regions of North America. Its leaves form a rosette at the base of a stem that can reach 43 cm tall. The plants are covered in stiff, hooked hairs that some have taken to calling 'Nature's Velcro.'
Golden bartonia
Golden bartonia
Golden bartonia is a popular choice among gardeners. With large yellow blooms reaching almost 8 cm across, that's no surprise. Interestingly, the sweet-smelling blossoms, which are produced throughout the summer, open during the nighttime and close around noon the next day. This annual can tolerate heat and wind, but not wet feet.
Tenpetal blazingstar
Tenpetal blazingstar
Mentzelia decapetala (commonly known as tenpetal blazingstar, evening-star, candleflower, gumbo lily, or 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.
Nada stickleaf
Nada stickleaf
It is an annual herb producing an erect stem up to nearly half a meter in maximum height. The leaves are divided into lobes and teeth, the longest in the basal rosette approaching 10 centimeters long and those higher on the stem reduced in size. The lightly hairy inflorescence is an open cluster of flowers each with five small, shiny yellow petals a few millimeters long.
Spiny-hair blazing star
Spiny-hair blazing star
Mentzelia tricuspis is an annual herb growing erect or spreading to a maximum height near 27 centimeters. The leaves are up to 12 centimeters long and toothed or wavy along the edges. The inflorescence is a cluster of cream-colored flowers with petals up to 5 centimeters long and thready-tipped stamens.
Streambank stickleaf
Streambank stickleaf
Streambank stickleaf is characterized by its bristly texture and bright yellow flowers with a multitude of slender petals. This drought-resistant wildflower grows in arid environments and its showy blossoms open in the late afternoon, an adaptation to make the most of cooler, moist evening air for pollination. Its leaves and stems, covered in coarse hairs, offer a unique visual and tactile experience.
Yellowcomet
Yellowcomet
Yellowcomet is a resilient flowering plant, adapted to thrive in arid environments. Its distinctive star-shaped yellow flowers and hairy, lance-shaped leaves can appear striking against the backdrop of sandy soils. These adaptive features, along with the plant's rough, barbed seed capsules, have evolved to maximize water retention and ensure reproductive success in challenging conditions.
Tropical blazingstar
Tropical blazingstar
Tropical blazingstar is a resilient wildflower with a rough texture, adapted to thrive in arid conditions. It features star-shaped yellow blooms that contrast sharply with its spiny leaves and stems, providing a vivid splash of color in sparse environments. Its coarse exterior cleverly conserves water, ensuring survival amidst the challenges of its dry habitat.
San luis blazingstar
San luis blazingstar
San luis blazingstar is a diminutive flowering annual known for its tenacity in arid terrains. This plant typically displays small, bright yellow blooms punctuating its rough, hairy stems. Its leaves are generally lance-shaped and may appear gritty to the touch, an adaptation to minimize water loss. The sandy or rocky soils it prefers are indicative of its hardiness and drought-resistance.
Bractless blazingstar
Bractless blazingstar
Bractless blazingstar is characterized by its striking, star-shaped yellow flowers and sandpapery leaves. With stems that sprawl across dry, rocky soils, it thrives in arid conditions where its deep taproots can reach moisture. Its delicate blooms, which open in evening hours, reveal numerous long, thread-like stamens that add to its allure.
Chickenthief
Chickenthief
Chickenthief is characterized by its tall, upright stems and bright yellow flowers that captivate with a star-like shape. The coarse, green leaves exude resilience, thriving under the full embrace of the sun in well-drained, sandy soils. The plant's sparse seed production, a trait hinted at in its name, reflects an adaptation to the arid environments it often calls home.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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About
Key Facts
Distribution
How To Care
All Species
More Genus
Blazing star
Mentzelia
Also known as: Evening Stars, Moonflowers
Blazing star are recognizable by the little star-shaped flowers that open in the evening instead of during the day. Little hairs on the plants in this genus will stick to clothing and animal fur when brushed against. These plants attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
Lifespan
Annual
Key Facts About Blazing star
Feedback
Attributes of Blazing star
Leaf type
Deciduous
Scientific Classification of Blazing star
Distribution of Blazing star
Feedback
Distribution Map of Blazing star
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Blazing star
Feedback
Blazing star requires full sun exposure and well-drained soil to thrive. They are drought-tolerant, necessitating minimal watering once established. Moderate temperatures are preferable, and while blazing star can withstand a range of temperatures, extreme cold can be detrimental. Common challenges include infrequent pest issues and root rot from over-watering. Seasonal adjustments involve reducing watering during dormant winter months and ensuring adequate moisture during active growth in spring and summer.
Exploring the Blazing star Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
Adonis blazingstar
Adonis blazingstar (Mentzelia multiflora) is found in the American southwest. The leaves of this plant are very thin and hair-like, which causes them to stick to skin and clothes very easily. This quality gives it the common name, Adonis stickleaf. Its yellow flowers, attractive to bumblebees, open only in late afternoon and close again in the morning.
Blazing star
Blazing star is named for its yellow star-shaped blossoms that bloom in summer fall and fall. This showy wildflower is indigenous to western North America where it tends to grow in sandy and rocky habitats.
Whitestem blazingstar
Whitestem blazingstar (Mentzelia albicaulis) is an annual herb from the drier regions of North America. Its leaves form a rosette at the base of a stem that can reach 43 cm tall. The plants are covered in stiff, hooked hairs that some have taken to calling 'Nature's Velcro.'
Golden bartonia
Golden bartonia is a popular choice among gardeners. With large yellow blooms reaching almost 8 cm across, that's no surprise. Interestingly, the sweet-smelling blossoms, which are produced throughout the summer, open during the nighttime and close around noon the next day. This annual can tolerate heat and wind, but not wet feet.
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All Species of Blazing star
More Popular Genus
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
Your Ultimate Guide to Plants
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17,000 local species +400,000 global species studied
Nearly 5 years of research
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