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Antennaria solitaria
Antennaria solitaria Rydb.
Singlehead Pussytoes
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Synonym(s): Antennaria monocephala, Antennaria plantaginifolia var. monocephala
USDA Symbol: anso
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), AK (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Shape: Linear , Oblong , Obovate , Spatulate
Leaf Margin: Entire
Breeding System: Flowers Unisexual , Dioecious
Size Notes: Up to about 14 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 , GreenBloom Time: Mar , Apr
Distribution
USA: AL , DC , GA , IN , KY , LA , MS , NC , OH , PA , SC , TN , VA , WVGrowing Conditions
Light Requirement: SunSoil Moisture: Moist
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Natural Biodiversity - Johnstown, PA
Additional resources
USDA: Find Antennaria solitaria in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Antennaria solitaria in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Antennaria solitaria
Metadata
Record Modified: 2008-01-01Research By: