Kaibab pussytoes facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Kaibab pussytoes |
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Antennaria
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rosulata
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Antennaria rosulata is a small North American flowering plant. It belongs to the daisy family. People often call it Kaibab pussytoes or woolly pussytoes.
This plant grows naturally in the Southwestern United States. You can find it in states like Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, and Utah.
About Kaibab Pussytoes
Antennaria rosulata is a very tiny plant. It usually grows only about 1 inch (2.5 cm) tall. It spreads out using stems that creep along the ground.
What It Looks Like
The leaves of this plant are covered with soft, silvery-gray hairs. This gives the plant a woolly look. Its flower heads usually grow one at a time.
Where It Grows
You can often find Kaibab pussytoes in the lower parts of mountains. It sometimes grows near a plant called big sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata).
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