Mentzelia hispida

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
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Cornales
Family: Loasaceae
Genus: Mentzelia
Species:
M. hispida
Binomial name
Mentzelia hispida
Willd.

References

  1. "Mentzelia hispida". Catalogue of Life. ITIS. Species 2000.CS1 maint: others (link)
  2. Mosquin, Daniel (July 31, 2007). "Mentzelia hispida". Botany Photo of the Day.
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