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Sources: ESRI, USGS, NOAA; UNHP
Shultz Stickleaf
Mentzelia shultziorum
NatureServe conservation status
Global (G-rank): G1
State (S-rank): S1
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Phenology
Flowers August to September.
Diagnostic characteristics
Mentzelia shultziorum can be regionally confused with Mentzelia marginata which also has white stems and reaches similar height and form. These species can be identified by their flowers and their leaves.
Mentzelia shultziorum has 5 petals with 5 petal like stamens and the upper leaves are ovate to elliptic.
Mentzelia marginata has 10 petals with 5 petal like stamens and the upper leaves are narrowly lanceolate.
Species range
Known from Grand County, Utah where it is endemic to the Navajo Basin.
Threats or limiting factors
Threats are unknown, but may include habitat disturbance from recreation and drought.
