Mentzelia hispida is a species of flowering plant in the family Loasaceae known by the common name pega ropa, or "sticks to clothing" in Spanish.[1] It is native to Mexico where it grows in scrub and woodland habitats.[2]
Mentzelia hispida | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Cornales |
Family: | Loasaceae |
Genus: | Mentzelia |
Species: | M. hispida
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Binomial name | |
Mentzelia hispida Willd.
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References
edit- ^ "Oldstyle id: 16896306". Catalogue of Life. Species 2000: Leiden, the Netherlands.
- ^ Mosquin, Daniel (July 31, 2007). "Mentzelia hispida". Botany Photo of the Day.