Eriophyllum Wallacei (Noun)
Meaning
Tiny grey woolly tufted annual with small golden-yellow flower heads; southeastern California to northwestern Arizona and southwestern Utah; sometimes placed in genus Eriophyllum.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Eriophyllum wallacei is a small, delicate annual plant with a grey woolly tuft that is often overlooked in the desert landscape.
- The unique golden-yellow flower heads of eriophyllum wallacei provide a striking contrast to its dull grey foliage.
- In southeastern California, eriophyllum wallacei can be found growing in dry, sandy areas alongside other desert annuals.
- Despite its small size, eriophyllum wallacei plays an important role in the ecosystem of northwestern Arizona and southwestern Utah.
- Eriophyllum wallacei is sometimes classified under the genus Eriophyllum, but its exact taxonomic status remains a subject of debate among botanists.