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Mentzelia tiehmii
| Taxonomy | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name: | Mentzelia tiehmii | ||||
| Common name: | Tiehm blazingstar | ||||
| Rank and Status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Rank: | G1G2 | Native Status: | Native |
| Subnational (State) Rank: | S2 | Endemic: | Yes |
| US ESA Status: | None | Sand Dunes: | No |
| NNHP Tracking Status: | At-Risk List | Wetland: | No |
| Other Agency Status | Status | Last Updated | Status Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bureau of Land Management - Nevada | Sensitive | BLM Nevada Sensitive Species List dated 2017-10-01 | |
| Nevada Native Plant Society | Watch | ||
| CCVI Score | Presumed Stable |
| Distribution (NV Counties) |
|---|
Status: Confident or certain
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Lincoln |
Nye |
| Summary Occurrence Data | |
|---|---|
| Occurrence Count: | 7 |
| Total Observed Area (hectares): | Not Available |
| Maximum Known Elevation (m): | 1586 |
| Minimum Known Elevation (m): | 1509 |
| Links |
|---|
| Mentzelia tiehmii data at NatureServe |
| Mentzelia tiehmii photos and data at Encyclopedia of Life |
| Character Abstract | |
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| Identification Comments: | |
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| Phenology Comments: | |
| Reproduction Comments: | Known Pollinators: Bombus morrisoni (bumblebee) and Bombus huntii (bumblebee) photographed 07/27/2010 at Adams-McGill Reservoir (EO7, SF 6459). |
| Habitat Comments: | Occupies white, alkaline clay badlands and flats, Associated species include: Artemisia pygmaea, A. tridentata, Eriogonum shockleyi, Physaria chambersii, Cryptantha welshii, Hymenopappus filifolius, Phlox tumulosa, Lepidium nanum, Linum kingii, Pleiacanthus spinosus, Commandra umbellata, Frasera gypsicola, Juniperus osteospermum. |
| Ecology Comments: | |
| Inventory Comments: | Some systematic surveys (collections only) have been conducted in the Sunnyside area, but populations remain to be fully documented and more potential habitat remains to be surveyed. |
| Inventory Needs: | |
| Version Date: | 08/02/2002 - 12:00am |
 Mentzelia tiehmii flower and fruit close up.
Photographer: Janel Johnson, for Nevada Natural Heritage Program
Photo Date: 7/27/2010 |
 Mentzelia tiehmii habitat.
Photographer: Janel Johnson, for Nevada Natural Heritage Program
Photo Date: 7/28/2010 |
 Mentzelia tiehmii plant.
Photographer: Janel Johnson, for Nevada Natural Heritage Program
Photo Date: 7/28/2010 |
 Mentzelia tiehmii plants in habitat.
Photographer: Janel Johnson, for Nevada Natural Heritage Program
Photo Date: 7/28/2010 |
 Frasera gypsicola and Mentzelia tiehmii badlands habitat.
Photographer: Janel Johnson, for Nevada Natural Heritage Program
Photo Date: 8/10/2010 |
