Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
pulcherrima
ID:
136515

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) Greene

Source:
gcc

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Pittonia 3(16): 176 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000135844



Common Names

  • Beautiful Antennaria
  • Pretty Antennaria
  • Lovely Antennaria


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Description

Antennaria pulcherrima (also called 'Pussytoes', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to North America. It has a low, spreading growth habit, with small, silvery-green foliage and small, white flowers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and is drought tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Antennaria pulcherrima is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antifungal properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Antennaria pulcherrima sub. eucosma (Fernald & Wiegand) R.J.Bayer
Antennaria pulcherrima sub. pulcherrima

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Antennaria pulcherrima has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a white underside.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Antennaria pulcherrima is a perennial herb native to North America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, and can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division or cuttings in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Antennaria pulcherrima

Antennaria pulcherrima can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana.

Antennaria pulcherrima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Antennaria pulcherrima?

Antennaria pulcherrima

What is the common name of Antennaria pulcherrima?

Beautiful Antennaria

What type of plant is Antennaria pulcherrima?

Annual herb

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-96575: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.