Antennaria linearifolia

Antennaria linearifolia is a member of the Asteraceae family, a large and diverse group of flowering plants. The species was scientifically described by Wedd. in 1856, contributing to the taxonomic classification of the genus Antennaria. This genus is characterized by its small, often mat-forming perennial plants, commonly found in alpine or arctic regions. The specific epithet 'linearifolia' refers to the narrow, linear leaves typical of this species.