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Sierra pussytoes
Scientific Name: Antennaria pulchella
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Sierra Pussytoes (Antennaria pulchella)
Antennaria pulchella, commonly known as Sierra pussytoes and beautiful pussytoes, is a flowering plant species belonging to the daisy family (Asteraceae). Other common names include catsfoot or cat's-foot, pussytoes and everlasting.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Antennaria pulchella Greene
- Family: Asteraceae (Daisy Family)
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms/Related Names:
- Antennaria alpina var. scabra (Greene) Jepson
- A. media subsp. ciliata E. E. Nelson
- A. media subsp. pulchella
Distribution and Habitat
Antennaria pulchella is native to North America, specifically found in the Sierra Nevada mountain range of California.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Antennaria pulchella is classified as a forb/herb, meaning it is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- It is a perennial plant, living for more than two years.
Further Information
- Dave's Garden: A community sharing tips and ideas for gardens.
- Discover Life: Provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Antennaria pulchella.
- portail-jardin.com: Database with information on Antennaria pulchella.
- Flora of North America Vol. 19