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Antennaria caucasica
Scientific Name: Antennaria caucasica
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
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Antennaria caucasica
Antennaria caucasica, also known as Carpathian Catsfoot or Caucasian Catsfoot, is a species within the genus Antennaria.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Antennaria caucasica Boriss.
- Common Names: Carpathian Catsfoot, Caucasian Catsfoot
- Family: Asteraceae (also referred to as Compositae)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms: The provided text includes Russian text which translates to a list of synonyms. The provided text also references misapplied names, Antennaria dioica, sensu Karjagin, I. I. and Antennaria dioica, sensu Kechoveli, N. N.
Distribution and Habitat
- Antennaria caucasica is endemic to the Caucasus region.
- It is considered an endangered species with an extent of occurrence less than 5000 km2.
- It can be found in open woodland areas, sometimes alongside species like Juniperus, Celtis caucasica, and Pyrus.
Morphological Characteristics
- It is described as a relatively long-lived herbaceous perennial with a carpet-like growth habit.
- It is evergreen.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Found in the Geghama mountain region along with Snowcap (Arabis caucasica) and Catsfoot (Antennaria dioica)
Further Information
- Information can be found in the Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS).
- PlantSystematics.org provides phylogeny and nomenclature information.
- MEDUSA database contains utilisation, evaluation, and conservation data.
- B & T World Seeds database lists Antennaria species.