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
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.
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 Wyethia genus
Wyethia helianthoides,
Wyethia magna,
Wyethia glabra,
Wyethia cusickii,
Wyethia magna,
Wyethia arizonica,
Wyethia mollis,
Wyethia helenioides,
Wyethia amplexicaulis,
Wyethia angustifolia,
Wyethia longicaulis,
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,