Antennaria pulchella is a North American species of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae known by the common names showy pussytoes and handsome pussytoes. It is widespread across much of Canada including the three Arctic Territories, as well as in parts of the United States (Alaska, the northern Rocky Mountains and northern Cascades).Biota of North America Program 2014 state-level distribution mapBiota of North America Program 2014 county distribution map
Description Antennaria pulcherrima is a herbaceous plant up to 65 cm tall. Male and female flowers are borne on separate plants. It tends to grow on alluvial soils deposited by streams, generally in alpine or subarctic environments.
SubspeciesFlora of North America FNA Vol. 19, 20 and 21 Page 400 Showy or handsome pussytoes, antennaire magnifique, Antennaria pulcherrima (Hooker) Greene, Pittonia. 3: 176. 1897. Antennaria pulcherrima subsp. eucosma (Fernald & Wiegand) R.J.Bayer – limestone barrens in Newfoundland and on Anticosti Island (part of Quebec) Antennaria pulcherrima subsp. pulcherrima – most of species range
References
External links Alaska Wildflowers Saskatchewan Wildflowers Digital Flora of Newfoundland links to several photos of subsp. eucosma