Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1881
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts xvii. (1881-82) 212.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028249
Common Names
- Antennaria flagellaris
- Pussytoes
- Cat's Foot
- Hairy Pussytoes
Synonyms
- Antennaria dimorpha flagellaris A.Gray [unknown]
Description
Antennaria flagellaris (also called 'Whip Cat's-ear', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats, and has small, white flowers with a single row of ray florets and a yellow center. The leaves are narrow and lanceolate.
Uses & Benefits
Antennaria flagellaris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a source of food for livestock, and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Antennaria flagellaris is small, white and has a tuft of white hairs at the top. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings have a tuft of white hairs at the top.
Cultivation and Propagation
Antennaria flagellaris is a perennial herb native to North America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and does not require much maintenance.
Where to Find Antennaria flagellaris
Antennaria flagellaris is native to the Rocky Mountains of Canada and the United States. It can be found in alpine meadows and grasslands at elevations of 2,500-3,500 m.
Antennaria flagellaris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Antennaria flagellaris?
Antennaria flagellaris
What is the common name of Antennaria flagellaris?
Whip-like Pussytoes
What type of plant is Antennaria flagellaris?
Herbaceous perennial
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,