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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