Asteraceae Antennaria rosea Greene

Rosy Pussytoes

Blackfoot - Food, Candy

Use documented by:
Johnston, Alex, 1987, Plants and the Blackfoot, Lethbridge, Alberta. Lethbridge Historical Society, page 56

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Scientific name: Antennaria rosea Greene
USDA symbol: ANROR (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Rosy Pussytoes
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Blackfoot
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Candy
Notes: Leaves chewed by children for the flavor.

RECRD: 60720 id: 3619