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brown pussytoes

Antennaria umbrinella Rydb.
brown pussytoes
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Antennaria umbrinella, known as brown pussytoes, is a species in the Asteraceae family native to North America. It is found in southwestern Canada and the western United States, including areas as far south as Colorado, Arizona, and California. The plant is adapted to a range of habitats and elevations, from sagebrush steppe to subalpine meadows.

Description

Antennaria umbrinella, also referred to as umber pussytoes, is a flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It occurs in regions such as Newfoundland, Alberta, British Columbia, and various U.S. states including California, Colorado, and Washington. The species was first described in 1897 by Rydb. It is commonly found in diverse habitats, including lowland sagebrush steppe and subalpine meadows. Its geographic range spans from Canada to the western United States, with records in areas like Coconino County in Arizona and Tulare County in California.

Other common names

brown pussytoesbrown-bracted pussytoesumber pussytoesbrown-bract pussytoes

Distribution

Newfoundland · Alberta · British Columbia · Manitoba · Saskatchewan · Arizona · California · Colorado · Idaho · Montana · Nevada · Oregon · Utah · Washington · Wyoming

Synonyms

Antennaria reflexaAntennaria aizoidesAntennaria flavescensAntennaria pulvinata var. albescens

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