Mentzelia multiflora
This is a common plant of lower elevations. The genus is very interesting in that it contains a number of species restricted to gypseous soils.
A flower at White Sands, 10/2/04.
A basal rosette at White Sands, 10/2/04.
A flowering branch at Dripping Spring on the west side of the Organ Mts., 8/28/04.
Flowering branches at Dripping Springs, 8/28/04.
An immature fruit at Dripping Springs, 8/28/04.