Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Gaertn.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1791
Citation Micro:
Fruct. Sem. Pl. 2: 410, t. 167, fig. 3 (1791)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035189
Common Names
- Pussytoes
- Lamb's Tail
- Featherfoil
Description
Antennaria dioica (also called Mountain Everlasting, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a hairy stem and grows up to 50 cm tall. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Antennaria dioica is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Antennaria dioica has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Antennaria dioica is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in a variety of soils, but it prefers sandy or gravelly soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Antennaria dioica
Antennaria dioica can be found in meadows, dry grasslands, and pastures across Europe, Asia, and North America.
Antennaria dioica FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Antennaria dioica?
Antennaria dioica is native to Europe, where it grows in dry, sandy soils.
What is the average height of Antennaria dioica?
Antennaria dioica typically grows to a height of 0.5-1 meter.
What is the average lifespan of Antennaria dioica?
Antennaria dioica typically lives for up to 5 years.
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,