Skip to main content
Glite Dictionary
Antennaria

Antennaria

9.9
A small woolly plant with tiny white flowers called pussytoes
  • noun
  • /ˌæntəˈnɛəriə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Antennaria
  • The small white flowers of Antennaria bloom in late spring across alpine meadows.

Examples

  • Many gardeners plant Antennaria for its unique woolly foliage and drought tolerance.

  • Researchers studied several species within the Antennaria genus to understand their adaptation to cold climates.

  • The Antennaria plant thrives in dry, rocky soils.

  • I spotted an Antennaria flower during my hike.

  • Many gardeners plant Antennaria for its unique woolly foliage and attractive flowers.

  • The small white flowers of Antennaria bloom beautifully in late spring across alpine meadows.

  • I spotted an Antennaria flower while hiking in the mountains, admiring its fuzzy appearance.

Synonyms

genus Antennaria
vsAntennaria
  • Specialized
9.9

Group of small woolly plants with soft white flower heads like cat paws

also includes the common name for this group
pussytoes
vsAntennaria
  • Specialized
9.9

A small low plant with soft hairy leaves and tiny white or pink flowers

refers to the whole genus rather than a single herb species

Compounds

Antennaria dioica
  • Specialized
9.9

A low plant with soft silvery leaves and small white flower clusters

Antennaria plantaginifolia
  • Specialized
9.9

A small North American wildflower with woolly white flower heads that grows close to the ground

genus Antennaria
  • Specialized
9.9

Group of small woolly plants with soft white flower heads like cat paws

Surface Forms

Antennaria singular
Antennarias plural

Etymology

Antennaria comes from the Latin word antenna, which meant 'sail' and later was used for the thin insect 'feelers' we call antennae. So Antennaria was named for the small, club-shaped bristles around its flowers that look like little antennae.