Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
helenioides
ID:
74006

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Trans. Amer. Philos. Soc. , ser. 2, 7: 353 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000073335



Common Names

  • Wyethia helenioides
  • Mule's Ears
  • Helen's Flower


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Description

Wyethia helenioides (also called Mule's-ears, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the sunflower family. It is native to western North America, where it is widespread in the western United States and northwestern Mexico. It grows in many types of habitats, including grasslands, scrub, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Wyethia helenioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures. The plant has medicinal properties and is used to treat various ailments such as colds, flu, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Wyethia helenioides is yellow and has a diameter of 2 cm. The seed is small and round with a diameter of 1 cm. The seedlings are thin and light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wyethia helenioides is a perennial herb that is best propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and dry, well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to two years to flower.

Where to Find Wyethia helenioides

Wyethia helenioides is native to western North America and can be found in open, disturbed areas such as roadsides and fields.

Wyethia helenioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wyethia helenioides?

Wyethia helenioides

What is the common name of Wyethia helenioides?

Mule's-ears

What is the natural habitat of Wyethia helenioides?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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-30077: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.