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Leontopodium (Leontopodium)
Leontopodium has The fuzzy and somewhat stocky "petals". Leontopodium is native to Europe and Asia. 
Lifespan
Perennial
Key Facts About Leontopodium
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Attributes of Leontopodium
Leaf type
Evergreen
Scientific Classification of Leontopodium
Distribution of Leontopodium
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Distribution Map of Leontopodium
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Leontopodium
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Belonging to the family Asteraceae, the leontopodium genus enjoys good light exposure, moderate watering, and well-draining soil. Basic Care Needs indicate these plants thrive in cooler temperatures and can adapt to a wide range of pH levels. Common Challenges involve fungal diseases, root rot, and insect pests like aphids, making regular plant inspection vital. Seasonal Considerations include protection in winter and less watering during dormancy.
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6 most common species：
Edelweiss
A native of the daisy family, edelweiss, or Leontopodium nivale, is a short-lived, protected flower associated with the alps. In ancient folklore, giving another person edelweiss was a symbol of dedication. It is also a symbol of beauty and purity.
Antennaria rosea
Antennaria rosea (Leontopodium leontopodioides) is a perennial herb also called cat’s foot. It is covered in fine white hair and, in spring, it blooms pinkish-red and yellow flowers that look like a cat’s toes. Attracts a variety of butterflies and caterpillars. Reproduces by underground rhizomes.
Edelweiss
The Alpine Edelweiss is an overwintering green, perennial herbaceous plant that reaches stature heights of 5 to over 20 centimeters. The aboveground plant parts are woolly and white-tomentose, with the narrow lanceolate, about 5 centimeters long leaves are particularly hairy, especially at the bottom. The leaves are in a basal rosette together.
Leontopodium campestre
Leontopodium campestre produces clusters of white, star-like flowers with yellow centres which bloom in the summer months. In the wild, leontopodium campestre can happily grow in dry or boggy habitats, including meadows, forests and stony hills. Its native range is across Asia.
Japanese edelweiss
The flowering period is summer and the flower is a head flower in which small flowers are gathered. The head flower is surrounded by a female flower with a bisexual flower in the center and the female flower is fruiting. The flowers are thicker in petals (bamboo leaves) than in Edelweiss in Europe. There is relatively little fluff in the snow genus and the snow covered is really thin.
Taiwan Edelweiss
Leontopodium microphyllum is a low herb grows in alpine mountain habitats, at altitudes of 3,200–3,950 metres (10,500–12,960 ft).
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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Leontopodium
Leontopodium has The fuzzy and somewhat stocky "petals". Leontopodium is native to Europe and Asia.
Lifespan
Perennial
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Key Facts About Leontopodium
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Attributes of Leontopodium
Leaf type
Evergreen
Scientific Classification of Leontopodium
Distribution of Leontopodium
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Distribution Map of Leontopodium
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Leontopodium
Feedback
Belonging to the family Asteraceae, the leontopodium genus enjoys good light exposure, moderate watering, and well-draining soil. Basic Care Needs indicate these plants thrive in cooler temperatures and can adapt to a wide range of pH levels. Common Challenges involve fungal diseases, root rot, and insect pests like aphids, making regular plant inspection vital. Seasonal Considerations include protection in winter and less watering during dormancy.
Exploring the Leontopodium Plants
Feedback
6 most common species：
Edelweiss
A native of the daisy family, edelweiss, or Leontopodium nivale, is a short-lived, protected flower associated with the alps. In ancient folklore, giving another person edelweiss was a symbol of dedication. It is also a symbol of beauty and purity.
Antennaria rosea
Antennaria rosea (Leontopodium leontopodioides) is a perennial herb also called cat’s foot. It is covered in fine white hair and, in spring, it blooms pinkish-red and yellow flowers that look like a cat’s toes. Attracts a variety of butterflies and caterpillars. Reproduces by underground rhizomes.
Edelweiss
The Alpine Edelweiss is an overwintering green, perennial herbaceous plant that reaches stature heights of 5 to over 20 centimeters. The aboveground plant parts are woolly and white-tomentose, with the narrow lanceolate, about 5 centimeters long leaves are particularly hairy, especially at the bottom. The leaves are in a basal rosette together.
Leontopodium campestre
Leontopodium campestre produces clusters of white, star-like flowers with yellow centres which bloom in the summer months. In the wild, leontopodium campestre can happily grow in dry or boggy habitats, including meadows, forests and stony hills. Its native range is across Asia.
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More Popular Genus
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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17,000 local species +400,000 global species studied
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