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low pussytoes
Scientific Name: Antennaria dimorpha
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Antennaria dimorpha: Low Pussytoes
Antennaria dimorpha, commonly known as low pussytoes or gray cushion pussytoes, is a flowering plant species belonging to the daisy family (Asteraceae).
Considerations for Pets
- The plant forms a low-growing mat, which could be attractive to pets as a resting or play area.
- The plant has small, fuzzy gray flowers.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Antennaria dimorpha (Nutt.) Torr. & A. Gray
- Common Names: Low pussytoes, gray cushion pussytoes, two form pussytoes
- Family: Asteraceae (also referred to as Aster Family or Compositae)
- Genus: Antennaria
- Species: dimorpha
- Rank: Species
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to North America.
- Widespread in the western United States.
- Found in dry, open places with low moisture.
- Observed at Snow Mountain Ranch, Cowiche Canyon Conservancy property, Yakima County, Washington.
- Also found in Grasslands National Park.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Perennial herb.
- Mat-forming, low-growing.
- Grows about one inch tall.
- Forms a ground cover of grey patches that may cover several feet.
- Floral scapes arise up to 3 cm high from a branching, woody base.
- Does not produce stolons (not stoloniferous).
- Single carrot-like root.
- Branches are prostrate.
- Leaves are entire, alternate, spatulate, and woolly.
- Flower color is white.
- Spineless (no armament).
Quirky Facts
- The name "pussytoes" refers to the plant's fuzzy gray flowers which resemble the soft pads of a cat's paws.
- It thrives in lean soil and hot, sunny locations.