Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
dimorpha
ID:
19825

Status:
valid

Authors:
Torr. & A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Fl. N. Amer. 2: 431 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019154



Common Names

  • Antennaria dimorpha
  • Dimorpha Antennaria
  • Antennaria


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Description

Antennaria dimorpha (also called 'Two-form Antennaria', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to western North America. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a stem with a single flower head. The leaves are ovate and the flower heads are yellowish-white. It grows in dry, grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Antennaria dimorpha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in herbal medicine to treat digestive problems, reduce inflammation, and improve circulation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Antennaria dimorpha has yellow flowers with a white center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Antennaria dimorpha is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or by division of the root clumps. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. The seeds should be sown in the spring and the seedlings should be thinned out when they are large enough to handle. The root clumps can be divided in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Antennaria dimorpha

Antennaria dimorpha can be found in the western United States and Canada.

Antennaria dimorpha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Antennaria dimorpha?

Antennaria dimorpha

What is the family of Antennaria dimorpha?

Asteraceae

Where is Antennaria dimorpha found?

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-118518: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.