Antennaria plantaginifolia|plantain-leaved pussytoes|Asteraceae

Antennaria plantaginifolia. © 2002 Janet Novak. ct-botanical-society.org

Antennaria plantaginifolia is a is a perennial herb, much like A. neglecta; stem wooly

Leaves at the base of the plant (basal leaves) rounded, 1.4-6 cm long, 1.5-4 cm wide, with 3 or 5 major veins, very hairy below, leaves of the stem smaller.

Flowers white, very small, in dense heads, flowers largely hidden by 3-4 rows of papery, basal bracts.

Fruit a plumed achene.

Wetland status: UPL.

Frequency in NYC: Very infrequent.

Origin: Native.

Habitat: Dry, sterile soil of open woods or fields.

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Antennaria plantaginifolia plantain-leaved pussytoes Asteraceae ANPL; Bx, pb (DeCandido 2001);