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Blazing Star -Mentzella tricuspus 2009
 Mentzelia tricuspus in the Blazing Star Family.The common names are blazing star, desert corsage or velcro plant. The last two names are derived from the stiff re-curved hairs on the leaves that makes the plant stick to clothing. Its common throughout the Mojave Desert in gravels at low elevations. Photo by rmltman 3-21-09
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The Desert Senna abounds in the River Mountains foothills along the trail. The Desert Senna (cassia armata) in this photo taken April 28th is found near the trail below Cascada Golf Course in the Boulder City foothills.
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