Giant Blazingstar
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Giant Blazingstar
Mentzelia laevicaulis
The Giant Blazingstar is a bright yellow flower that shines like a star in the desert! It has long, thin petals and grows tall, making it easy to spot among the sand.
Habitat: Desert
Appearance
The Giant Blazingstar has large, showy, bright yellow flowers with numerous prominent white stamens that give them a fiery, star-like appearance. Its stiff, hairy stems support deeply lobed, often grayish-green leaves, making it visually striking on dry landscapes.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderCornalesFamilyLoasaceaeGenusMentzelia
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
It can grow in super tough, dry, rocky soil where few other plants survive!
Its seeds were once ground into a flour, a survival food in harsh deserts!
Some of its stems are so rough they feel like sandpaper to touch!
The bright yellow flowers are so big, they can be as wide as your hand!
Special abilities
Ability
Sticky Seed Dispersal
Giant Blazingstar has barbed seeds that readily attach to animal fur, helping it hitch rides and spread its offspring to new locations.
Ability
Deep Taproot Digger
This plant develops a long, strong taproot that allows it to access deep water sources, helping it survive in dry desert environments.
Ability
Pollen Beacon
Its large, bright yellow flowers are covered in pollen-rich stamens, acting as a clear visual signal to attract insect pollinators.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-100 cm
- Spread
- 30-60 cm
- Flower Size
- 5-10 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer-fall
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Biennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
collects pollen and nectar
pollinates
Western Bumblebee
Bombus vosnesenskii
foraging for pollen and nectar
pollinates
White-lined Sphinx Moth
Hyles lineata
feeding on nectar, especially at dusk
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Drought Tolerant
Drought-tolerant plants can survive and flourish in conditions with limited water availability.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Desert
Desert habitats are arid regions characterized by extremely low precipitation and often extreme temperatures, supporting specialized flora and fauna.
Giant
Giant describes organisms or objects of significantly larger size than average for their species or type.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't touch wild flowers, as they can be delicate.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Giant Blazingstar?
30-100 cm
How wide does Giant Blazingstar spread?
30-60 cm
How big are the flowers on Giant Blazingstar?
5-10 cm
When does Giant Blazingstar bloom?
Summer-fall
Is Giant Blazingstar edible?
Yes
Is Giant Blazingstar toxic?
None
What is Giant Blazingstar's lifecycle?
Biennial
How is Giant Blazingstar pollinated?
Insect
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