longiloba (J. Darl.) Kartesz
Pronunciation: ment-ZEE-lee-a mul-tee-FLOR-a lon-ji-
LO-ba
Common name: Yerba amarilla
Family: Loasaceae (Loasa)
Habitat: Sandy creosote bush scrub to 2000', both
deserts
Blooming period: May to August
Click for Latin name derivations: 1) Mentzelia
2) multiflora 3) longiloba