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Field Pussytoes (Antennaria neglecta) |
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Antennaria plantaginifolia Field Pussytoes is a smaller species than Plantain-leaved Pussytoes. The basal leaves are relatively longer and narrower and have a single median vein rather than 3 veins.
Antennaria solitaria Solitary Pussytoes also have 3 veins per basal leaves and a single apical flower head. Field Pussytoes (Antennaria neglecta) Identification: Plant a basal rosette of downy leaves with a central flowering stalk. Flowers white, small, arranged in two or more round clusters at the apex of the flowering stalk. Flowering stalk with small scalelike leaves. Basal leaves in a rosette, fuzzy, relatively elongate and narrow for the genus, and with a single main vein. Plant 4 to 12 inches in height. Distribution: Throughout eastern North America except for the southeast. Also found in the Plains States and eastern edge of the Rockies. Habitat: Field Pussytoes is found in dry fields, on open slopes, and is sometimes found in lawns and other dry, disturbed sites. Flowering period: April to May. |
Field Pussytoes (Antennaria neglecta)
Similar Species: Plantain-leaved Pussytoes (Antennaria plantaginifolia) Solitary Pussytoes (Antennaria solitaria)
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