Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
rosea
ID:
25550

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greene

Source:
gcc

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Pittonia 3(18): 281 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024879



Common Names

  • Antennaria rosea
  • Antennaria
  • Rosa


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Description

Antennaria rosea (also called 'Rosy Pussytoes', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is a perennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves and several flower heads. It is native to North America, and is found in dry grassland and scrub habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Antennaria rosea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Antennaria rosea sub. rosea
Antennaria rosea sub. arida (E.E.Nelson) R.J.Bayer
Antennaria rosea sub. pulvinata (Greene) R.J.Bayer
Antennaria rosea sub. confinis (Greene) R.J.Bayer

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Antennaria rosea has small white flowers which are clustered in heads. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and hairy.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Antennaria rosea is a perennial herbaceous plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in the spring. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plants should be divided into clumps of 3-4 plants and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Antennaria rosea

Antennaria rosea is native to North America and can be found in the western and northern parts of the United States and Canada.

Antennaria rosea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Antennaria rosea?

Antennaria rosea

What is the common name of Antennaria rosea?

Pussytoes

What is the family of Antennaria rosea?

Asteraceae

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