Manyflowered mentzelia, Blazing star, Prairie stickleaf
Mentzelia multiflora
Family: Loasaceae
What it is like
An annual herb. It grows 60-75 cm tall. It has many branches. The stems are shiny and white. The leaves are rough and sticky and covered with hairs. These have small hooks. The flowers are 5 cm across. They open in the late afternoon and close in the morning. They have 10 yellow petals. There are many long stamens.
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