Key Identification Features
- A distinctive trait of this species is its bracts, which are almost entirely white with a green border.
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🌿 Identification Guide
How to Identify Loasaceae
Loasaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Cornales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 61 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Loasaceae Species
Mentzelia tricuspis A.Gray
Mentzelia tricuspis A.Gray
Mentzelia tricuspis is an annual herb that bears clustered cream flowers and pro…
Mentzelia gracilenta (Nutt.) Torr. & A.Gray
Mentzelia gracilenta (Nutt.) Torr. & A.Gray
Mentzelia gracilenta is an annual flowering herb endemic to mountain habitats of…
Mentzelia montana (A.Davidson) A.Davidson
Mentzelia montana (A.Davidson) A.Davidson
Mentzelia montana is an annual herb native to western North America that grows i…
Mentzelia albicaulis (Douglas ex Hook.) Douglas ex Torr. & A.Gray
Mentzelia albicaulis (Douglas ex Hook.) Douglas ex Torr. & A.Gray
Mentzelia albicaulis is an annual herb with yellow flowers, growing up to 42 cm …
Nasa aequatoriana (Urb. & Gilg) Weigend
Nasa aequatoriana (Urb. & Gilg) Weigend
Nasa aequatoriana is a flowering plant species in Loasaceae, endemic to Ecuador,…
Mentzelia laevicaulis (Douglas ex Hook.) Torr. & A.Gray
Mentzelia laevicaulis (Douglas ex Hook.) Torr. & A.Gray
Mentzelia laevicaulis is a plant with a tall whitish-green branched stem, large …
Mentzelia hispida Willd.
Mentzelia hispida Willd.
Mentzelia hispida is a flowering plant in Loasaceae native to Mexico, growing in…
Mentzelia leucophylla Brandegee
Mentzelia leucophylla Brandegee
Mentzelia leucophylla is a rare endemic hairy herb with yellow afternoon flowers…
Mentzelia aspera L.
Mentzelia aspera L.
Mentzelia aspera (tropical blazingstar) is an annual flowering plant in Loasacea…
Mentzelia involucrata S.Watson
Mentzelia involucrata S.Watson
Mentzelia involucrata is a small annual North American desert plant notable for …
Mentzelia oligosperma Nutt. ex Sims
Mentzelia oligosperma Nutt. ex Sims
Mentzelia oligosperma (stickleaf/chickenthief) is a perennial flowering plant in…
Mentzelia nuda (Pursh) Torr. & A.Gray
Mentzelia nuda (Pursh) Torr. & A.Gray
Bractless blazingstar (Mentzelia nuda) is a cream-flowered perennial Loasaceae n…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Loasaceae?
Loasaceae plants belong to the Cornales order in the Plantae kingdom. A distinctive trait of this species is its bracts, which are almost entirely white with a green border. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Loasaceae?
Loasaceae is classified in the order Cornales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. The family contains 61 accepted species worldwide.
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