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pygmy pussytoes
Scientific Name: Antennaria monocephala ssp. monocephala
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Antennaria monocephala
Antennaria monocephala, also known as pygmy pussytoes, is a fascinating forb/herb belonging to the Asteraceae (Aster) family.
Common Names
- Pygmy pussytoes
- One-headed pussytoes
- One-flowered pussytoes
- One-headed everlasting
- Catsfoot or cat's-foot
- Pussytoes
- Everlasting
- Single-headed pussytoes
- Single-headed cat's paw
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Genus: Antennaria
- Species: monocephala
- Family: Asteraceae (Aster)
- Rank: Species
Subspecies
- Antennaria monocephala subsp. angustata (Narrow-leaved pygmy pussytoes)
- Antennaria monocephala subsp. monocephala
Distribution and Habitat
Antennaria monocephala is found on slopes and ridges.
Morphological Characteristics
- A forb/herb is a non-woody plant that is not a grass
Quirky Facts
- Only female plants of Antennaria monocephala are known.
Further Information
- Dave's Garden: A community for sharing gardening tips and ideas.
- Discover Life: Provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution.
- Flora of North America