Mule Ears (Asteraceae - Aster Family)  Wyethia amplexicaulis
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Flowers - Pine Valley Campground- Uinta Mountains
Mule Ears


Leaves - Pine Valley Campground - Uinta Mountains
leaves

Wasatch Blvd. and about 91st South, Sandy City, Salt Lake County, Utah
plant

Located July 27, 2008, near first restroom on way to Mirror Lake
mule ears flower

Wasatch Blvd. and about 91st South, Sandy City, Salt Lake County, Utah
leaves

  

Photo Details - ©Nicky Davis
1. and 2.  Located Pine Valley Campground, Wasatch County, Utah
3. and 5. 
Wasatch Blvd. and about 91st South, Sandy City, Salt Lake County, Utah
4.  Located July 27, 2008, near first restroom on way to Mirror Lake

Characteristics
Perennial, Grows about 2.5 feet tall, has to be in the sun to thrive. Leaves are alternate  except for the basal leaves  and grow 16-18 inches long.  The bright yellow flower is about 4 inches wide. These were found on a slope with good drainage.  They were found 25 May 2012 but 2012 was an extra warm year.

Elevation
1. and 2.  7540 feet
3. and 5.  was at 5116 feet but they also grow up to 9000 feet per 
extension.usu.edu/range/forbs/mulesear.htm
4.  not verified

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