Friday, April 20, 2007

Pussy Toes

Photo by Marvin
April 5, 2007


Pussy toes is another wildflower that thrives in less than prime growing conditions, growing well in rocky, disturbed and run down areas. It is a member of the aster family. Some think the flower clusters resemble a cat's paw and that is the reason for the common name of "pussy toes". A photo from Illinois Natural History Survey illustrates the resemblance better than mine. When the pussy toes' seeds are mature, they are carried away by the wind.



Additional Resources:
Missouri Plants
Illinois Plant Information Network
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