Dwarf mentzelia, Blazing star, Moonflower, Desert blazing star
Mentzelia pumila
Family: Loasaceae
What it is like
The flowers are bright yellow and star shaped. The seed capsule is bullet shaped.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
North America, USA
How it is used for food
The seeds are ground for meal.
Edible parts
Seeds