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Field Pussytoes
Antennaria neglecta

Field Pussytoes (Antennaria neglecta) Other common names: Field Cat's-foot

Other scientific names: Antennaria campestris

French names: Antennaire négligée

Family: Composite Family (Asteraceae)

Group: Pussytoes

Flowers: Spring, Summer;  White;  Indistinguishable parts (petals)

Leaves: Simple, Entire

Height: 10-15 cm (3-5 in)

Habitat: Fields and Open Areas

Grows in Sun/Shade: Sun

Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 400   

Native/Non-native: Native

Origin and Meaning of Names:
 Scientific Name: neglecta: neglected; overlooked


Photographs: 48 photographs available, of which 2 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.

Field Pussytoes (Antennaria neglecta) flower heads

Field Pussytoes flowers.

Field Pussytoes (Antennaria neglecta) plants
Photograph by Graham Buck