What is Mentzelia pumila?
Mentzelia pumila, commonly known as sticky phlox, is a perennial forb found in the native ranges of Colorado, Montana, and Wyoming. Mentzelia pumila (Latin: Mentzelia pumila) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
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Mentzelia pumila, commonly known as sticky phlox, is a perennial forb found in the native ranges of Colorado, Montana, and Wyoming. Mentzelia pumila (Latin: Mentzelia pumila) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Mentzelia pumila is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Mentzelia pumila is a member native to COL, MNT, and WYO. Mentzelia pumila thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Mentzelia pumila grows best in full sun light, dry, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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