Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angustifolia
ID:
78965

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Trans. Amer. Philos. Soc. , ser. 2, 7: 352 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078294



Common Names

  • Wyethia angustifolia
  • Narrowleaf Mule's Ears
  • Narrowleaf Wyethia


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Synonyms

  • Helianthus hookerianus DC. [unknown]
  • Wyethia robusta Nutt. [unknown]
  • Wyethia angustifolia foliosa H.M.Hall [unknown]
  • Leighia hookeriana Nutt. [unknown]
  • Alarconia angustifolia DC. [unknown]
  • Wyethia foliosa Congdon [unknown]
  • Wyethia angustifolia angustifolia [unknown]
  • Helianthus longifolius Hook. [unknown]

Description

Wyethia angustifolia (also called Mule's Ears, among many other common names) is an annual plant in the sunflower family. It has yellow flower heads and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It is native to western North America, where it grows in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Wyethia angustifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Wyethia angustifolia has small yellow flowers with five petals and a dark center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wyethia angustifolia is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Wyethia angustifolia

Wyethia angustifolia is native to western North America and can be found in the wild in California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington.

Wyethia angustifolia FAQ

What are the common names of Wyethia angustifolia?

Narrow-leaved Wyethia

What are the characteristics of Wyethia angustifolia?

It is an herbaceous perennial plant with a woody base. It has a single stem that grows up to 1 m tall. The leaves are alternate, lanceolate, and have toothed margins. The flower heads are solitary and have yellow ray florets and yellow disc florets.

What is the habitat of Wyethia angustifolia?

It is native to western North America. It is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas.

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-34894: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.