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Fries' Pussytoes (Antennaria friesiana)

Antennaria friesiana, commonly known as Fries' Pussytoes, is a forb/herb belonging to the Asteraceae family.

Common Names:

• Fries' Pussytoes
• Catsfoot
• Cat's-foot
• Pussytoes
• Everlasting

Taxonomy and Nomenclature:

• Scientific Name: Antennaria friesiana (Trautv.) Ekman
• Rank: Species
• Family: Asteraceae (Aster family or Composite family)
• Subspecies: Antennaria friesiana subsp. friesiana (Trautv.) Ekman
• Synonyms and related taxa:
  • Antennaria friesiana subsp. alaskana (Malte) Hultén
  • Antennaria friesiana var. friesiana
  • Antennaria alpina (L.) Gaertn. (sometimes considered a synonym)
  • Antennaria ekmaniana

Distribution and Habitat:

• Fries' Pussytoes can be found in Arctic North America and eastern Asia, extending south to northern Labrador.
• It is also found in locations like Alberta, Canada, and various regions of North America.
• One observation was in Denali National Park and Preserve.

Morphological Characteristics:

• It is a non-woody plant (forb/herb) that develops like a shrub.
• It grows into a round-shaped shrub.
• In the summer, the plant assumes a white coloring.

Additional Pussytoes Species:

• Antennaria anaphaloides (Pearly Pussytoes, Tall Everlasting)
• Antennaria alpina (Alpine Pussytoes)
• Antennaria flagellaris (Whip Pussytoes)
• Antennaria geyeri (Pinewoods Pussytoes)
• Antennaria howellii (Howell's Pussytoes)
• Antennaria monocephala (Single-headed Pussytoes)
• Antennaria densifolia (Denseleaf Pussytoes)
• Antennaria luzuloides (Rush Pussytoes)

Further Information:

• Discover Life provides information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Antennaria friesiana.
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