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Smith, R.W.

Antennaria umbrinella

Antennaria umbrinella Rydb.

Umber Pussytoes, Brown Pussytoes, Brown-bracted Pussytoes

Asteraceae (Aster Family)

Synonym(s): Antennaria aizoides, Antennaria flavescens, Antennaria reflexa

USDA Symbol: ANUM

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Size Notes: About 2-6 inches in height.
Fruit: Fruit is a cypsela (pl. cypselae). Though technically incorrect, the fruit is often referred to as an achene.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Yellow , Brown
Bloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep

Distribution

USA: CA , CO , ID , MT , NM , NV , OR , UT , WA , WY
Canada: AB , BC , SK

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:			FACU			FACU				FACU

This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

Additional resources

USDA: Find Antennaria umbrinella in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Antennaria umbrinella in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Antennaria umbrinella

Metadata

Record Modified: 2015-02-10
Research By: Joseph A. Marcus

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