Family: Asteraceae
Parlin's pussy-toes, plantain pussy-toes
Kyle Steele
David G. Smith
Etymology: Antennaria: from the Latin antenna, because of the resemblance of the male flowers to insect antennae
Plants: erect, perennial, 4"-16" tall, woolly forb; fibrous roots with colony-forming stolons
Leaves: alternate, basal leaves usually becoming hairless on the top, often evergreen, 3-5 prominent veins on the bottom, upper leaves smaller
Flowers: head brush-like with numerous, white to pinkish, tubular disk flowers more than 1/8" long, no rays; inflorescence in dense, terminal clusters; blooms April-June
Fruits: seed on dense fluffy pappus
Habitat: dry to moderate moisture; open woods
Conservation Status: Native
Plants: erect, perennial, 4"-16" tall, woolly forb; fibrous roots with colony-forming stolons
Leaves: alternate, basal leaves usually becoming hairless on the top, often evergreen, 3-5 prominent veins on the bottom, upper leaves smaller
Flowers: head brush-like with numerous, white to pinkish, tubular disk flowers more than 1/8" long, no rays; inflorescence in dense, terminal clusters; blooms April-June
Fruits: seed on dense fluffy pappus
Habitat: dry to moderate moisture; open woods
Conservation Status: Native
Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 3 USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos
David G. Smith
Hugh Wilson
from USDA Plants website
