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Critically Imperiled Plant Profile
(Not Listed or Proposed under the Endangered Species Act)

Springer's blazing star flower
Springer's blazing star flower and fruits. Photo by Robert Sivinski, New Mexico Rare Plants.

Springer's blazing star plant
Springer's blazing star is found only in the Jemez Mountains in north-central New Mexico. Photo by Robert Sivinski, New Mexico Rare Plants.

Springer's blazing star habitat
Springer's blazing star grows in loose volcanic substrates and is often seen where roads cut through pumice. Photo by Robert Sivinski, New Mexico Rare Plants.

Mentzelia springeri range map.
Mentzelia springeri range map.

Mentzelia springeri, Santa Fe blazingstar

  • Other common name(s): Springer's blazing star

Threats

  • NatureServe has not assessed threats yet

Conservation Status

National Forest and Grassland Occurrence

More Information

U.S. Forest Service
Rangeland Management
Botany Program

1400 Independence Ave., SW, Mailstop Code: 1103
Washington DC 20250-1103

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Last modified: Thursday, 08-Dec-2011 15:43:02 EST