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Antennaria lanata

Woolly Pussytoes

Woolly Pussytoes
aka Woolly Everlasting. Several flower heads form a compact cluster atop stems that reach 4 – 8″ (10 – 20 cm) in height. While the heads appear fuzzy, or woolly, it is actually the woolly nature of the lance-shaped leaves that give it its name. The antenna reference is to the tips of the male flowers which resemble insect antennae. While not mat-forming a small colony of pussytoes adds great variety to the meadow grasses. Commonly found in meadows and rocky areas to 7,000′ elevation.

Family:

Asteraceae - SUNFLOWER FAMILY, ASTER FAMILY (Compositae)

Genus:

Antennaria from Latin 'antenna'

Species:

lanata means 'woolly'
Photo location: Grand Park and Upper Van Trump Park.