Asteraceae

Wyethia helianthoides

White Mule's Ears

Clump of upward-pointing leaves, stems bearing single flower. Plant is densely coated with matted hairs, becoming hairless as season progresses. Basal leaves oval, 10–16 in. long; upper leaves smaller. Flower head contains 13–21 white ray flowers, each 1–2 in. long, disk of many yellow flowers. Grows in moist places, open grasslands and shrublands, below 6500 ft.

• Rarity: Uncommon
• Flowering Time: Late Spring, Early Summer
• Life Cycle: Perennial
• Height: 12--30 inches
• Habitat: Meadow, Shrub-Steppe
• Found In: Wallowas, Steens
• Native: Yes