Antennaria neglecta
Greene
Cat's claw, Cat's paw
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Summary
Source: WikipediaAntennaria neglecta is a North American species of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae known by the common name field pussytoes. It is widespread across much of Canada (including Northwest Territories plus all provinces except Newfoundland and Labrador) as well as the northeastern and north-central United States. Antennaria neglecta is an herb up to 25 cm (10 inches) tall with as many as 8 flowering heads per plant. Male and female flowers are borne on separate plants, some populations being composed entirely of female plants.
Description
A temperate herb in the Asteraceae family with common names Cat's claw and Cat's paw.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are chewed like gum.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are chewed like gum.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
North America, USA,
Synonyms
References (1)
- Kermath, B. M., et al, 2014, Food Plants in the Americas: A survey of the domesticated, cultivated and wild plants used for Human food in North, Central and South America and the Caribbean. On line draft. p 75
