Smooth stemmed mentcelia
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Smooth-stemmed mentcelia ( Mentzelia laevicaulis ) |
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The smooth-stemmed mentcelia ( Mentzelia laevicaulis ) is a species of the genus Mentzelia in the nettle family (Loasaceae).
features
The smooth-stemmed mentcelia is a biennial or perennial plant that reaches heights of 30 to 150 centimeters. There are 2 to 3 (4) flowers on each stem . They open in the morning. The 5 petals are light yellow or white, lanceolate, pointed and have a length of 5 to 8 centimeters.
Flowering time is from June to October.
The number of chromosomes is 2n = 22.
Occurrence
The smooth-stemmed mentcelia occurs in the western United States in dry, gravelly and stony locations.
use
The smooth-stemmed mentcelia is rarely used as an ornamental plant for outdoor succulent beds.
literature
- Eckehart J. Jäger, Friedrich Ebel, Peter Hanelt, Gerd K. Müller (eds.): Rothmaler excursion flora from Germany. Volume 5: Herbaceous ornamental and useful plants . Spectrum Academic Publishing House, Berlin Heidelberg 2008, ISBN 978-3-8274-0918-8 .
Individual evidence
- ↑ Mentzelia laevicaulis at Tropicos.org. In: IPCN Chromosome Reports . Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis
Web links
Commons : Smooth-stemmed Mentzelie ( Mentzelia laevicaulis ) - album with pictures, videos and audio files
