Field Pussytoes is a small native wildflower named for its fluffy white flower clusters that resemble cat's toes. It forms mats in open, dry habitats including meadows, roadsides, and rocky barrens. It is a larval host plant for the American painted lady butterfly, which is one of the most important ecological roles of this modest plant.
Best time to see a Field Pussytoes
The best time to see a Field Pussytoes is April–May, when about 64% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 2,131 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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