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Kaibab pussytoes
Scientific Name: Antennaria rosulata
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Antennaria rosulata: Kaibab Pussytoes
Antennaria rosulata, commonly known as Kaibab pussytoes or woolly pussytoes, is a flowering plant belonging to the daisy family.
Common Names
- Kaibab Pussytoes
- Woolly Pussytoes
- Pussytoes
- Catsfoot / Cat's-foot
- Everlasting
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Antennaria rosulata Rydb.
- Family: Asteraceae (Daisy Family)
- Synonyms: (May require further validation, as sources indicate potential incompleteness)
- Multiple sources suggest that other Antennaria species, such as Pearly Pussytoes (Antennaria anaphaloides), Stoloniferous Pussytoes, Alpine Pussytoes, Charleston Mountain pussytoes (Antennaria soliceps), and Singlehead Pussytoes (Antennaria solitaria), are sometimes confused or associated with Antennaria rosulata, which may or may not be valid synonyms.
Distribution and Habitat
- Antennaria rosulata is native to North America.
- It is associated with the Kaibab National Forest area, 30 miles south of Jacob Lake on State.
- Adapted to western gardens and is drought resistant.
Morphological Characteristics
- Antennaria rosulata is a forb/herb, defined as a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- It is a perennial.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant is also referred to as "catsfoot" or "cat's-foot" which may be intriguing to cats.
Ecological Role
- Antennaria rosulata is a nectar plant that attracts butterflies.
Further Information
- Discover Life provides information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Antennaria rosulata.
- Flora of North America