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denseleaf pussytoes
Scientific Name: Antennaria densifolia
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Antennaria densifolia: Denseleaf Pussytoes
Antennaria densifolia, commonly known as denseleaf pussytoes, is a fascinating plant with several interesting features.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is a forb/herb, which means it is a non-woody plant.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Antennaria densifolia A.E. Porsild
- Common Names: Denseleaf pussytoes, catsfoot, cat's-foot, pussytoes, everlasting, flat-top pussytoes.
- Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower family)
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Antennaria compacta (related name)
Distribution and Habitat
- Antennaria densifolia is native to North America.
- Specifically found in western Canada, including the Northwest Territories.
Morphological Characteristics
- It is a perennial plant.
- The plant typically grows to a height of 3.5 to 16 cm.
- It produces stolons that are 1-2 cm long.
- Basal leaves are 1-nerved, spatulate to cuneate, and measure 3-7 mm by 2-5 mm.
- Dioecious (having separate male and female plants).
Related Species
- Antennaria ellyae A. E. Porsild
- Antennaria dimorpha
- Antennaria howellii subsp. canadensis
- Antennaria X erigeroides
- Antennaria alpina (Alpine Catsfoot or Alpine Pussytoes)
- Antennaria chilensis
- Antennaria corymbosa
- Antennaria luzuloides
- Antennaria dioica
- Antennaria argentea
Further Information
- Dave's Garden: A community sharing tips and ideas for gardens.
- Discover Life: Provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Antennaria densifolia.
- Pronouncekiwi: Offers audio pronunciation of "Denseleaf pussytoes."
- Plant database for Natives Asteraceae.
- United States Department of Agriculture
- Flora of North America Vol.