Antennaria pulcherrima
Antennaria pulchella is a North American species of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae known by the common names showy pussytoes and handsome pussytoes.[2] It is widespread across much of Canada including the three Arctic Territories, as well as in parts of the United States (Alaska, the northern Rocky Mountains and northern Cascades).[3][4]
| Antennaria pulcherrima | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Antennaria |
| Species: | A. pulcherrima |
| Binomial name | |
| Antennaria pulcherrima (Hook.) Greene | |
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Description
Antennaria pulcherrima is a herbaceous plant up to 65 cm tall. Male and female flowers are borne on separate plants. It tends to grow on alluvial soils deposited by streams, generally in alpine or subarctic environments.[2]
- Antennaria pulcherrima subsp. eucosma (Fernald & Wiegand) R.J.Bayer – limestone barrens in Newfoundland and on Anticosti Island (part of Quebec)
- Antennaria pulcherrima subsp. pulcherrima – most of species range
References
- The Plant List search for Antennaria pulcherrima
- Flora of North America FNA Vol. 19, 20 and 21 Page 400 Showy or handsome pussytoes, antennaire magnifique, Antennaria pulcherrima (Hooker) Greene, Pittonia. 3: 176. 1897.
- Biota of North America Program 2014 state-level distribution map
- Biota of North America Program 2014 county distribution map
External links
- Alaska Wildflowers
- Saskatchewan Wildflowers
- Digital Flora of Newfoundland links to several photos of subsp. eucosma
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