Lindley mentcelia
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Lindley mentcelia ( Mentzelia lindleyi ) |
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The Lindley mentcelia ( Mentzelia lindleyi ) is a species of the genus Mentzelia in the nettle family (Loasaceae).
features
The Lindley mentcelia is an annual plant that reaches heights of 15 to 60 centimeters. There are 2 to 3 (4) flowers on each stem . They open in the evening. The 5 petals are golden yellow with an orange-red background, obovate to almost ovoid, pointed and 2 to 4 centimeters long.
Flowering time is from July to August.
Occurrence
The Lindley mentcelia is found on sunny rocky slopes in California.
use
The Lindley mentcelia is rarely used as an ornamental plant for outdoor succulent beds.
supporting documents
- 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 .
Web links
Commons : Lindley-Mentzelie ( Mentzelia lindleyi ) - album with pictures, videos and audio files
