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Mentzelia gracilenta

Family: Loasaceae

What it is like

A plant that grows 20-60 cm tall. The leaves at the base have lobes. The leaves on the stems are narrow and 13 cm long. There are 15-25 seeds in 2 rows.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

North America, USA

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Acrolasia gracilenta (Torr. & A. Gray) Rudb.; Mentzelia albicaulis var. gracilenta (Torr. & A. Gray) S. Watson;