Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts viii. (1873) 655.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000072033
Common Names
- Arizona Mule's Ears
- Arizona Wyethia
- Mule's Ears
Description
Wyethia arizonica (also called Arizona Wyethia, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the southwestern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers with a hollow center. It typically grows in dry, sandy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Wyethia arizonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a ground cover, and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Wyethia arizonica is a yellow composite flower head with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The flower head is composed of many small flowers, each with five yellow petals. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a tuft of white hairs at the tip. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Wyethia arizonica is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly to keep the soil moist but not soggy. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two to three weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Wyethia arizonica
Wyethia arizonica can be found in the southwestern United States, particularly in Arizona and New Mexico.
Wyethia arizonica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Wyethia arizonica?
Wyethia arizonica
What is the natural habitat of Wyethia arizonica?
Grassy meadows and open areas
What is the flowering period of Wyethia arizonica?
Late summer to early autumn
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,