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Bloodworth, Stefan
Antennaria parlinii
Antennaria parlinii Fernald
Parlin's Pussytoes, Ladies' Tobacco
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: ANPA9
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Size Notes: Up to about 18 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: WhiteBloom Time: Mar , Apr
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , CT , DC , DE , GA , IA , IL , IN , KS , KY , LA , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MO , MS , NC , ND , NE , NH , NJ , NM , NY , OH , OK , PA , RI , SC , SD , TN , TX , VA , VT , WI , WVCanada: MB , NB , NS , ON , QC
Growing Conditions
Water Use: LowLight Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry
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June 01, 2006
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From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Pineywoods Native Plant Center - Nacogdoches, TX
Natural Biodiversity - Johnstown, PA
Bibliography
Bibref 946 - Gardening with Prairie Plants: How to Create Beautiful Native Landscapes (2002) Wasowski, SallySearch More Titles in Bibliography
Additional resources
USDA: Find Antennaria parlinii in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Antennaria parlinii in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Antennaria parlinii
Metadata
Record Modified: 2009-02-19Research By: TWC Staff