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Stickleaf

Mentzelia oligosperma

Photo by joanbstanley
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Field Notes

Description:

An upright perennial reaching a height of 1 to 2 feet. The lance-shaped leaves have toothed or three-lobed margins and are 1/2 to 2 inches long. The leaves have barbed hairs which helps them stick to clothing, hence the name stick-leaf. The orange to yellow orange flowers are 3/4 inch in diameter and tend to open in the early morning or late evening. The fruit is a slightly curved capsule about 1/4 to 1/2 inch long. Stick-leaf blooms from April to October.

Habitat:

Miller Springs Park.

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