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

For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers

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

Range Map is at the bottom of the page

Field Pussytoes (Antennaria neglecta) flower heads

 Field Pussytoes flowers.

Field Pussytoes (Antennaria neglecta) plants
Photograph by Graham Buck

Range map for Field Pussytoes (Antennaria neglecta)

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