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Bolander's mule-ears
Scientific Name: Agnorhiza bolanderi
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Bolander's Mule Ears (Agnorhiza bolanderi)
Bolander's mule ears, scientifically known as Agnorhiza bolanderi, is a perennial herb belonging to the aster or sunflower family (Asteraceae). It is also commonly referred to as Bolander's mule's ears.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Accepted Scientific Name: Agnorhiza bolanderi (A. Gray) W.A. Weber
- Synonyms:
- Wyethia bolanderi (Gray) Weber
- Balsamorhiza bolanderi
- Perideridia bolanderi
The text indicates that the Taxonomic Status of Agnorhiza bolanderi is "Current Standing: not accepted." This suggests the scientific community may currently favor the name Wyethia bolanderi.
Distribution and Habitat
Agnorhiza bolanderi is endemic to California, specifically known from Yuba County. They thrive in sunny areas that provide direct sunlight.
Morphological Characteristics
Bolander's Mule-Ears is a forb/herb (a non-woody plant that is not a grass). The text mentions Narrow-leaf Mule's Ear (Wyethia angustifolia), which can grow up to 3 feet tall and prefers meadows, but is also found in forest openings. It is described as a yellow-flowering perennial forb.
Related Species
Other species in the Agnorhiza genus include:
- Agnorhiza elata - Hall's mule's ears
- Agnorhiza invenusta - Coville's mule's ears
- Agnorhiza ovata - Southern mule's ears