Antennaria
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- noun
- /ˌæntəˈnɛəriə/
- Specialized
- The small white flowers of Antennaria bloom in late spring across alpine meadows.
Examples
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Many gardeners plant Antennaria for its unique woolly foliage and drought tolerance.
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Researchers studied several species within the Antennaria genus to understand their adaptation to cold climates.
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The Antennaria plant thrives in dry, rocky soils.
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I spotted an Antennaria flower during my hike.
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Many gardeners plant Antennaria for its unique woolly foliage and attractive flowers.
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The small white flowers of Antennaria bloom beautifully in late spring across alpine meadows.
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I spotted an Antennaria flower while hiking in the mountains, admiring its fuzzy appearance.
Synonyms
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A small low plant with soft hairy leaves and tiny white or pink flowers
Group of small woolly plants with soft white flower heads like cat paws
Compounds
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A small North American wildflower with woolly white flower heads that grows close to the ground
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A low plant with soft silvery leaves and small white flower clusters
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Group of small woolly plants with soft white flower heads like cat paws
Surface Forms
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.