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Charleston Mountain pussytoes
Scientific Name: Antennaria soliceps
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Charleston Mountain Pussytoes (Antennaria soliceps)
Antennaria soliceps, commonly known as Charleston Mountain pussytoes, is a rare flowering plant belonging to the daisy family (Asteraceae).
Common Names
- Charleston Mountain Pussytoes
- Charleston Mountain Everlasting
- Kaibab Pussytoes
- Catsfoot/Cat's-foot
- Pussytoes
- Everlasting
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Antennaria soliceps S.F. Blake
- Family: Asteraceae (Daisy Family)
- Genus: Antennaria Gaertn. (Pussytoes)
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Antennaria soliceps species, Charleston Mountain everlasting
Distribution and Habitat
- Antennaria soliceps is endemic to the Spring Mountains.
- Specifically, it has been found on Charleston Mountain, Nevada.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- It is a forb/herb, meaning it's a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- Plants are small, typically 1-4 cm in height.
- It produces stolons (horizontal stems) that are 0.5-2 cm long.
- Basal leaves have a single nerve and are spatulate in shape.
- Gynoecious (staminate plants unknown)
Quirky Facts
- The common name "pussytoes" likely comes from the soft, fuzzy appearance of the flower heads.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- It shares its habitat with the Mt. Charleston blue butterfly (Plebejus shasta charlestonensis).
Additional Information
- The database entry for Charleston Mountain Pussytoes (Antennaria soliceps) may be incomplete on some sites.