Mentzelia lindleyi, commonly known as golden bartonia,[1] Lindley's blazingstar,[2] evening star, or blazing star, is an annual wildflower of western North America.

The plant is found in the California Coast Ranges, San Francisco Bay Area, and San Joaquin Valley of California; and in Arizona.

[2] Habitats it is found in include Coastal sage scrub and Southern oak woodland.

[3] The plant produces bright yellow flowers, 3 inches in diameter, with five petals.

[3] As an annual wildflower, Mentzelia lindleyi is cultivated as an ornamental plant in traditional flower beds, drought tolerant and habitat gardens, and desert rock gardens.