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Antennaria solitaria Rydb.

Singlehead pussytoes (en)

Species

Angiosperms > Asterales > Asteraceae > Antennaria

Characteristics

Much like no. 5 [Antennaria plantaginifolia (L.) Richardson], but differing sharply in its solitary heads; stems 1–2.5 dm, nearly naked; basal lvs avg longer (to 7.5 cm) and somewhat narrower in shape, often obovate; elongate stolons nearly naked; invol 8–10 mm; diploid and sexual. Woods; sw. Pa. and s. O. to s. Ind., s. to Va., Ga., and La. Apr., May.
Life form perennial
Growth form herb
Growth support free-standing
Foliage retention evergreen
Sexuality dioecy
Pollination -
Spread -
Mature width (meter) -
Mature height (meter) 0.02 - 0.25
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Environment

Light 7-9
Soil humidity 3-5
Soil texture 3-4
Soil acidity -
Soil nutriment -
Hardiness (USDA) 4-9

Usage

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Therapeutic use -
Human toxicity -
Animal toxicity -

Cultivation

Mode -
Germination duration (days) 30 - 69
Germination temperacture (C°) 12 - 15
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Distribution

Antennaria solitaria world distribution map, present in United States of America

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:14867-2
WFO ID wfo-0000088687
COL ID 5V9G4
BDTFX ID -
INPN ID -
Wikipedia (EN) Link
Wikipedia (FR)

Synonyms

Antennaria monocephala Antennaria solitaria Antennaria plantaginifolia var. monocephala
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