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  5. Sunflowers, Bellflowers, Fanflowers, and Allies
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  7. Pussytoes
  8. Small-leaf Pussytoes

species 7,493 observations

Small-leaf Pussytoes

Antennaria parvifolia

Status
native
Bees
1 specialist raised on its pollen
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

40 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it American Lady, Telethusia ovalis, White-spotted Midget 3
  • Specialist bees Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it Small Long-horned Bee 1
  • Hosted animals Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it Asphondylia antennariae 1
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Greater Sage-Grouse 1
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Echo Azure, Northern Azure, Field Crescent, Hoary Comma 34

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Ground covers
Light
Full sun Part shade Full shade
Moisture
Dry
Water use
Low
Plant type
Ground cover Perennial Wildflower

From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.

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