Narrowleaf Mule-ears
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(Wyethia angustifolia)
Mule-ears are the first substantial yellow flower in the spring,
Will Elder, NPS
Origin Of Genus Name: Wyethia is named for Nathaniel Wyeth, an early explorer of the American West. Presidio Locations: Found in grassland and coastal prairie. Range In State: Northern to central California. Description: This native perennial species of the Sunflower Family has 3 inch yellow daisy-like flowers with 1-2 foot long, smooth, tapering leaves. One of the 'compass plants', there is a belief that their erect leaves always stand with their edges pointing north and south. Blooms March to May. Native Californian Uses: The roots of Narrowleaf Mule-ears were pounded to produce a thick lather which was rubbed on the chest as cure for various lung problems. |
Did You Know?
In 1882, the fort now known as Fort Point was given the name "Fort Winfield Scott", a name it retained for four years before being downgraded to a sub-post of the Presidio. In 1912, the name was reused for the new coast artillery post at the Presidio, today's Fort Scott.