mule's ear
"Mule's ear" is a common name for certain North American plants with large, woolly leaves and sunflower-like flowers.
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Definition
C2Botany
(regional, informal)Any plant in the genus Wyethia, found in North America, known for its woolly leaves and yellow, sunflower-like blooms.
Example
- Hikers in the western United States often encounter mule's ear growing in open meadows.
- The mule's ear plant is easily identified by its large, fuzzy leaves.
C2Botany
(regional, informal)Any plant in the genera Agnorhiza or Scabrethia, which were previously classified under Wyethia.
Example
- Some botanists study mule's ear plants in the genera Agnorhiza and Scabrethia to understand their evolution.
- Despite reclassification, many still refer to these plants as mule's ear.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "mule's ear":
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