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Antennaria pulcherrima ssp. eucosma
Antennaria pulcherrima (Hook.) Greene ssp. eucosma (Fernald & Wiegand) R.J. Bayer
Elegant Pussy-Toes , Handsome Pussytoes, Showy Pussytoes
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Synonym(s): Antennaria carpatica var. humilis, Antennaria eucosma
USDA Symbol: ANPUE2
USDA Native Status: CAN (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Size Notes: Up to about 10 inches tall.
Fruit: Fruit is a cypsela (pl. cypselae). Though technically incorrect, the fruit is often referred to as an achene.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Red , YellowBloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug
Bloom Notes: No ray florets present, only disc florets.
Distribution
Canada: QCWeb Reference
Webref 3 - Flora of North America (2014) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Additional resources
USDA: Find Antennaria pulcherrima ssp. eucosma in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Antennaria pulcherrima ssp. eucosma in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Antennaria pulcherrima ssp. eucosma
Metadata
Record Modified: 2018-12-11Research By: CBR