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umber pussytoes
Scientific Name: Antennaria umbrinella
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Antennaria umbrinella: Umber Pussytoes
Antennaria umbrinella, commonly known as Umber Pussytoes, is a flowering plant belonging to the daisy family.
Common Names
- Umber Pussytoes
- Brown Pussytoes
- Brown-bract Pussytoes
- Brown Everlasting
- Brownish Everlasting
- Dark Pussytoes
- Catsfoot
- Cat's-foot
- Pussytoes
- Everlasting
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Antennaria umbrinella Rydb.
- Family: Asteraceae (Daisy Family)
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms:
- Antennaria aizoides Greene
- Antennaria villifera Boriss.
- Antennaria flavescens Rydb.
- Antennaria reflexa E. Nels.
Morphology and Growth Habits
- Antennaria umbrinella is described as a small, mat-forming perennial.
- It produces wooly white flowers and leafy runners.
- The plant has mostly basal leaves that are a silver-green color.
- Stolons spread out to approximately 3 inches.
- Basal leaves are spoon-shaped to oblong.
Distribution and Habitat
- Antennaria umbrinella is native to North America.
- It is relatively uncommon in the western states and scattered.
- Observed in Washington State at Moosicorn Ranch.
- Found in Bromley Rock Provincial Park, BC.
- Also found in Canada, including Alberta and British Columbia.
Ecological Role
- Antennaria umbrinella is described as an early-seral forb.
Associations
- This plant can be found in association with thread-leaved sedge (Carex filifolia), white pussytoes (Antennaria microphylla), and grey horsebrush.
Resources
- Discover Life provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Antennaria umbrinella.
- Dave's Garden offers tips and ideas from a community of gardeners.