Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
friesiana
ID:
84237

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Trautv.) Ekman

Source:
gcc

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Svensk Bot. Tidskr. 22: 416 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083566



Common Names

  • Antennaria friesiana
  • Fries' Pussytoes
  • Friesiana Pussytoes


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Synonyms

  • Antennaria friesiana friesiana [unknown]
  • Antennaria alpina friesiana Trautv. [unknown]
  • Antennaria angustifolia Ekman [unknown]

Description

Antennaria friesiana (also called Fries' Pussytoes, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Antennaria friesiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as an anti-inflammatory.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Antennaria friesiana sub. friesiana
Antennaria friesiana sub. alaskana (Malte) Hultén
Antennaria friesiana sub. neoalaskana (A.E.Porsild) R.J.Bayer & Stebbins
Antennaria friesiana sub. pseudoisolepis V.V.Petrovsky

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Antennaria friesiana is white and has a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves and short stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Antennaria friesiana is a perennial herb that is best propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in the spring. The plant prefers full sun and can tolerate some drought. It can also be propagated by division in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Antennaria friesiana

Antennaria friesiana is native to the mountains of Central and Southern Europe. It can be found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.

Antennaria friesiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Antennaria friesiana?

Antennaria friesiana

What is the common name of Antennaria friesiana?

Fries' Pussytoes

What is the natural habitat of Antennaria friesiana?

Antennaria friesiana is native to Europe and is found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

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-40042: Based on the initial data import
Ernst Rudolf von Trautvetter (1809-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trautv.' in the authors string.
Erik Leonard Ekman (1883-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ekman' in the authors string.