Mentzelia veatchiana, commonly called Yellowcomet or Veach's Blazing Star, is one of many native species of plants commonly referred to as "Blazing Stars" from a family of plants called Loasaceae.

Veach's is an annual herb growing erect to a maximum height near 5 inches, and is commonly found in creosote scrub habitats, but also occurs in numerous other habitats throughout Southern California.

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