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Wyethia helianthoides

Wyethia helianthoides Nutt.

Sunflower mule-ears

Asteraceae (Aster Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: WYHE2

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

Stout, leafy, hairy stems grow from a cluster of basal leaves, and have at top a flower head with about 13 white or pale cream rays and a yellow disk.

This species, the only white-rayed Wyethia, often forms dense patches in low spots in valleys.

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
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Bloom Information

Bloom Time: May , Jun

Distribution

USA: ID , MT , NV , OR , WY
Native Distribution: From central Oregon to southwestern Montana, northwestern Wyoming, and northern Nevada.
Native Habitat: Moist meadows in mountains.

Find Seed or Plants

Find seed sources for this species at the Native Seed Network.

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:			FACW							FACW

This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:

Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR

Additional resources

USDA: Find Wyethia helianthoides in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Wyethia helianthoides in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Wyethia helianthoides

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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