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Hall's mule-ears

Scientific Name: Agnorhiza elata

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Hall's Mule Ears (Agnorhiza elata)

Hall's Mule Ears, scientifically known as Agnorhiza elata, is a perennial herb belonging to the Asteraceae (sunflower) family. It's also known by the synonym Wyethia elata.

Common Names:

  • Hall's Mule Ears
  • Hall's Wyethia

Taxonomy and Nomenclature:

  • Scientific Name: Agnorhiza elata (H.M. Hall) W.A. Weber
  • Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower family)
  • Synonym: Wyethia elata
  • Other species in the genus include:
    • Agnorhiza bolanderi - Bolander's Mule Ears
    • Agnorhiza invenusta - Coville's Mule Ears
    • Agnorhiza ovata - Southern Native/California Compassplant/Narrow Leaf Mule Ears

Distribution and Habitat:

Hall's Mule Ears is native to Central California, particularly the Sierra Nevada Foothills region. It has also been observed in Tuolumne County to Fresno County.

Morphological Characteristics:

  • A non-woody perennial plant (forb/herb).
  • Typically reaches a height of 1 to 2 feet.
  • Features large yellow flowers that bloom from June through August.
  • Foliage is described as fuzzy and gray.

Note: Wyethia angustifolia var. foliosa is mentioned as a foodplant for Coleophora wyethiae and Wyethia arizonica is also mentioned. However, these are distinct species and not directly related to Hall's Mule Ears (Agnorhiza elata).

Resources:

  • Dave's Garden
  • Garden Guides