No images found for this plant ID: 2349.
Ensure images are uploaded to the Media Library and tagged with "2349" in the "plant_image_tag" taxonomy.
woman's tobacco
Scientific Name: Antennaria plantaginifolia
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Antennaria plantaginifolia
Antennaria plantaginifolia is a perennial forb known by the common names Plantain-leaf Pussytoes and Woman's Tobacco.
Nomenclature and Taxonomy
- Scientific Name: Antennaria plantaginifolia (L.) Richardson
- Family: Asteraceae
- Common Names: Plantain-leaf Pussytoes, Woman's tobacco, Ladies' tobacco, Everlasting, Mouse ear
- Synonyms: Antennaria plantaginifolia species, ladies'
Distribution and Habitat
This plant is native to the eastern North.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
Antennaria lantiginifolia is described as a ground cover that thrives in sunny locations and tolerates dry conditions with only a slight amount of shade.
Quirky Facts
- The common name "Woman's Tobacco" might lead to confusion, as the plant is distinct from the tobacco plant (Nicotiana spp.).