Manyflowered Mentzelia, Adonis blazingstar

Mentzelia multiflora

Physical Characteristics

Mentzelia multiflora is a PERENNIAL. It is in flower from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Distribution

Western N. America.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Seed Edible Uses: Seed - raw or cooked[257]. They are parched and ground into a meal[177]. This use has not been verified[216].

Medicinal Uses

Diuretic Odontalgic TB The plant is used as a toothache medicine[216]. The plant is diuretic[257]. The leaves and the roots have been used as a treatment for tuberculosis. It was the strongest TB medicine for the strongest patients[257].

Known Hazards

None known