Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
magna
ID:
35320

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Nelson

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034649



Common Names

  • Wyethia Magna
  • Mule's Ears
  • Woolly Wyethia


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Description

Wyethia magna (also called Great Wyethia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant from the Asteraceae family. It has a rosette of spiny leaves, and produces yellow flower heads in the summer. It is native to the western United States, and is found in grasslands, meadows and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Wyethia magna is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Wyethia magna has yellow flowers with a yellow center and white petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves that are hairy and gray-green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wyethia magna is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in spring or early summer in a sunny spot. When propagating from division, divide the clumps in spring or early summer and replant in a sunny spot.

Where to Find Wyethia magna

Wyethia magna is native to western North America.

Wyethia magna FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wyethia magna?

Wyethia magna

What is the common name of Wyethia magna?

Great Wyethia

What is the habitat of Wyethia magna?

Wyethia magna is found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

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

Aven Nelson (1859-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Nelson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:903384-1: Based on the initial data import