Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cusickii
ID:
44779

Status:
valid

Authors:
Piper

Source:
gcc

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 27: 98 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044108



Common Names

  • Cusick's Wyethia
  • Cusick's Mule's-ears
  • Cusick's Mule Ears


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Description

Wyethia cusickii (also called Cusick's Wyethia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to the western United States and Canada. It has a single stem with many branches and small, white flowers with yellow centers. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils in open, sunny areas such as prairies and deserts.

Uses & Benefits

Wyethia cusickii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Wyethia cusickii has small yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wyethia cusickii is a perennial plant native to the western United States. It is easy to propagate by seed, which should be sown in a sunny spot in early spring. The soil should be well-drained and light. The plant can also be propagated by division in early spring. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month.

Where to Find Wyethia cusickii

Wyethia cusickii is native to the western United States. It can be found in dry, open habitats such as sagebrush steppe, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Wyethia cusickii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wyethia cusickii?

Wyethia cusickii

What is the common name of Wyethia cusickii?

Cusick's Wyethia

Where is Wyethia cusickii found?

Wyethia cusickii is found in the western United States.

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-142668: Based on the initial data import
Charles Piper (1867-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Piper' in the authors string.