Wyethia Helianthoides (Noun)
Meaning
Herb with basal leaves and leafy hairy stems bearing solitary flower heads with white or pale cream-colored rays; northwestern United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Wyethia helianthoides is a perennial herb native to the northwestern United States, featuring large basal leaves and leafy hairy stems.
- The Mules Ears flower, scientifically known as Wyethia helianthoides, is characterized by its bright yellow center and white or pale cream-colored rays.
- Wyethia helianthoides can be found in moist meadows and along streams, thriving in the northwestern United States.
- The plant Wyethia helianthoides gets its name 'Mules Ears' due to the large ear-like shape of its basal leaves.
- Wyethia helianthoides produces solitary flower heads, containing multiple white or pale cream-colored rays that can grow quite large.