Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
argentea
ID:
94434

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Pl. Hartw. : 319 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000093763



Common Names

  • Antennaria argentea
  • Argentea Pussy-toes
  • Silver Pussy-toes


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Description

Antennaria argentea (also called silver pussytoes, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America. It has a woody stem and small, white flowers. It grows in dry grasslands and rocky slopes at elevations of 0-3,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Antennaria argentea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Antennaria argentea has small, white flowers, small seeds, and seedlings with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Antennaria argentea is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a light, well-drained soil. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Antennaria argentea

Antennaria argentea is native to North America. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Antennaria argentea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Antennaria argentea?

Antennaria argentea

What is the common name of Antennaria argentea?

Silver Antennaria

What is the natural range of Antennaria argentea?

Western North America

Species in the Antennaria genus

Antennaria dioiciformis, Antennaria howellii, Antennaria carpatica, Antennaria carpatica, Antennaria monocephala, Antennaria virginica, Antennaria rousseaui, Antennaria dimorpha, Antennaria plantaginifolia, Antennaria racemosa, Antennaria chilensis, Antennaria rosea, Antennaria flagellaris, Antennaria neglecta, Antennaria anaphaloides, Antennaria parlinii, Antennaria dioica, Antennaria sleumeri, Antennaria aromatica, Antennaria caucasica, Antennaria stenophylla, Antennaria umbrinella, Antennaria rosulata, Antennaria geyeri, Antennaria plantaginea, Antennaria pseudoarenicola, Antennaria plantaginifolia, Antennaria arcuata, Antennaria boecheriana, Antennaria luzuloides, Antennaria densifolia, Antennaria nordhageniana, Antennaria friesiana, Antennaria alpina, Antennaria soliceps, Antennaria solitaria, Antennaria argentea, Antennaria canescens, Antennaria marginata, Antennaria pulchella, Antennaria media, Antennaria suffrutescens, Antennaria parvifolia, Antennaria microphylla, Antennaria lanata, Antennaria corymbosa, Antennaria pulcherrima, Antennaria parviflora, Antennaria sawyeri,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-49978: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.