Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts vi. (1865) 544.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000073168
Common Names
- Wyethia Mollis
- Mule's Ears
- Woolly Mule's Ears
Description
Wyethia mollis (also called Soft Wyethia, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to western North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few branches. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Wyethia mollis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Wyethia mollis is a yellow-orange daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two small, opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Wyethia mollis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be grown in full sun or partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Wyethia mollis
Wyethia mollis is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California. It is found in open, dry habitats, such as grasslands, chaparral, and sagebrush scrub.
Wyethia mollis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Wyethia mollis?
Wyethia mollis
What is the common name of Wyethia mollis?
Soft Wyethia
What is the natural habitat of Wyethia mollis?
Grassy areas, roadsides, and disturbed habitats
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,