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Antennaria ×macounii
Scientific Name: Antennaria ×macounii
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Antennaria x macounii
Also known as Littleleaf Pussytoes, Antennaria x macounii is a hybrid plant belonging to the Pussytoes genus (Antennaria).
Considerations for Pets
- As a forb/herb, this plant might attract the interest of grazing pets.
Considerations for Children
- As a forb/herb, this plant might attract the interest of young children.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Antennaria x macounii Greene (pro sp.)
- Rank: Hybrid
- Family: Asteraceae (Compositae)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Synonyms:
- Antennaria macounii Greene (pro sp.)
- Antennaria media
- Antennaria umbrinella
- Note: The designation "(pro sp.)" indicates that it was initially described as a distinct species but is now recognized as a hybrid.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to temperate regions.
- Specific distribution includes Canada (British Columbia, Revelstoke) and the United States.
Morphological Characteristics
- Grown habit: Forb/herb
- Duration: Perennial
- Stems are 4-7 cm high
- Stolons are slender, leafy terminally, 2-4 cm.
Ecological Role
- Regularly occurring in its range.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Flower heads resemble other species of Pussytoes (Antennaria spp.).
Further Information
- ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System): TSN 184971
- Encyclopedia of Life
- NatureWatch NZ
- DiversityOfLife.org