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Antennaria howellii ssp. neodioica (Greene) Bayer

Howell's pussytoes

Asteraceae (Aster Family)

USDA Symbol: ANHON

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

The pussytoes are a difficult group taxonomically, and many are similar. This one reproduces apomictally, i.e. through non-fertilized seed that has a complete genome. It is quite common in the Toronto area. Pussytoes have attractive, silvery foliage.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Flower:
Fruit:
Size Class: 1-3 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White

Distribution

USA: CO , CT , DC , DE , ID , IL , IN , KY , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MT , NC , ND , NE , NH , NJ , NY , OH , OR , PA , RI , SD , TN , VA , VT , WA , WI , WV , WY
Canada: AB , BC , MB , NB , NL , NS , NU , ON , PE , QC , SK
Native Habitat: Savannah,Prairie/Meadow/Field,Rocky Bluff
USDA Native Status: L48(N), CAN(N), SPM(N)

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Low
Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil Description: Clay, Sand

Benefit

Attracts: Butterflies
Larval Host: Painted lady

Butterflies and Moths of North America (BAMONA)

Antennaria howellii ssp. neodioica is a larval host and/or nectar source for:
Painted Lady
(Vanessa cardui)

Larval Host
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Bibliography

Bibref 1186 - Field Guide to Moths of Eastern North America (2005) Covell, C.V., Jr.
Bibref 1185 - Field Guide to Western Butterflies (Peterson Field Guides) (1999) Opler, P.A. and A.B. Wright

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Antennaria howellii ssp. neodioica in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Antennaria howellii ssp. neodioica in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Antennaria howellii ssp. neodioica

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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