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| Scientific Name | Mentzelia reverchonii | USDA PLANTS Symbol |
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| Common Name | Prairie Stickleaf | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. |
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| Family | Loasaceae (Loasa) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Sunny areas, dry, gravelly limestone or calcareous soils. Plant: Short sprawling perennial with one or a few brittle, whitish stems, woody near base. Leaves: Alternate, long-stalked leaves, hairy, sticky, lobed, 2 to 4 inches long. Inflorescence: Flowers about 2 inches across, many yellow stamens, about 10 yellow petals, opening late afternoon. Bloom Period: May to September. References: "Wildflowers of Texas" by Geyata Ajilvsgi and "Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country" by Marshall Enquist. Notes: Photos at Santa Elena Canyon were taken too early in the day and the blossoms had not opened. |
BONAP Distribution Map |
Texas Status: Native |
