Plantain-leaved pussytoes (Antennaria plantaginifolia)

Plantain-leaved pussytoes, a reference photo — Photo: Fritzflohrreynolds · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

Antennaria plantaginifolia (known by the common names plantain leaf pussytoes and woman's tobacco) is a perennial forb native to the eastern North America, that produces cream colored composite flowers in spring.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Plantain-leaved pussytoes being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Antennaria parlinii
Antennaria neglecta
Antennaria howellii
Antennaria solitaria

Classification

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Tracheophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Antennaria
Species: Antennaria plantaginifolia

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