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Canadian pussytoes
Scientific Name: Antennaria howellii ssp. canadensis
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Canadian Pussytoes
Canadian Pussytoes refers to multiple plants within the genus Antennaria, primarily within the sunflower family (Asteraceae). The name is most commonly associated with Antennaria howellii subsp. canadensis. The common name "Pussy Toes" is derived from the appearance of the plant.
Considerations for Pets
- The provided text refers to the plant being a ground cover.
- The plant is described as a small perennial.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Antennaria howellii Greene
- Common Names: Canadian Pussytoes, Howell's Pussytoes, Small Pussytoes, Lady's Tobacco
- Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower Family)
- Genus: Antennaria
- Species: howellii
- Subspecies: canadensis
- Synonyms: Antennaria canadensis, Antennaria neglecta
Distribution and Habitat
- Canadian Pussytoes are native to North America, with a wide distribution ranging from California to Ontario, Canada, south to New Mexico, and up into Alaska.
- Specifically, Antennaria flagellaris (Stoloniferous Pussytoes) is restricted to the Similkameen River valley south of Princeton, in southwestern British Columbia, Canada.
- It thrives in dry locations and is often found on eroded, unstable slopes.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- The Stoloniferous Pussytoes is described as a small perennial.
- It is ideal for water-conservative gardens.
Ecological Role
- This Antennaria species is the most wide ranging of the Pussytoes, growing from California to Ontario Canada, south to New Mexico and up into Alaska.
Further Information
- TERMIUM Plus: The Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank.
- Health Canada, Pest Management Regulatory Agency.