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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.