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small-leaf pussytoes

Scientific Name: Antennaria parvifolia

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names: WA (Nuttall's pussy-toes)

       

Antennaria parvifolia: Small-Leaf Pussytoes

Antennaria parvifolia, a member of the aster family (Asteraceae), is a North American flowering plant known by several common names, most notably Small-leaf Pussytoes and Nuttall's Pussytoes.

Common Names

  • Small-leaf Pussytoes
  • Nuttall's Pussytoes
  • Littleleaf Pussytoes
  • Low Everlasting
  • Catsfoot/Cat's-foot
  • Common Pussytoes
  • Rocky Mountain Pussytoes
  • Silver Pussytoes
  • Pussytoes
  • Small-leaved Everlasting
  • Sun-loving Catspaw
  • Sunloving Pussytoes

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Antennaria parvifolia Nutt.
  • Family: Asteraceae (Aster or Sunflower family)
  • Synonyms:
    • Antennaria aprica Greene
  • Note: The text also mentions that Antennaria microphylla has been used as a synonym in some cases, but this is inaccurate.

Distribution and Habitat

This species is native to North America and has been observed in locations such as the East Fork of the Jemez River and Grasslands National Park. It thrives in dry sites.

Morphology and Growth

  • Antennaria parvifolia is a perennial herb.
  • It grows from a small, grayish basal rosette.
  • It features an erect, sparsely-leaved flower stalk.
  • The plant typically reaches about 6 inches in height when in flower.
  • The leaves are small and silvery, covered with silvery-white hairs on the upper surface. Basal leaves are spatulate or linear.
  • It can form a slowly to moderately spreading groundcover.
  • The plant produces small, soft-looking flowers in clumps on the top of short stalks.

Ecology

  • This plant attracts some insects.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • The crushed leaves of this plant have an aroma similar to a mix of mint and licorice.

Further Information

  • Dave's Garden: A community for sharing gardening tips and ideas.
  • Encyclopedia of Life: Includes information on the distribution of Antennaria parvifolia.
  • Discover Life: Page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of this species.
  • USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database