Plant
Pearly Everlasting
Anaphalis margaritaceaAlso known as Western Pearly Everlasting, Pearly Everlasting Daisy
Pearly everlasting forms woolly clumps crowned by papery white button-like flower heads that persist long after drying. Leaves are narrow and gray-green with dense white hairs underneath that conserve moisture in dry, exposed habitats. These hardy perennials serve as key host plants for American lady butterfly caterpillars across North America and Asia.
PerennialWildflowerDrought-Tolerant
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preyPhotosynthetic
Predators
- American Lady Caterpillars
- Grazing Mammals
- Aphids
ThreatsHabitat destruction, invasive plant encroachment
HabitatsDry fields, roadsides, burned areas, open woodlands
Life span5–10 years
Classification
- OrderAsterales
- FamilyAsteraceae
- GenusAnaphalis
- SpeciesAnaphalis margaritacea
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe and photograph at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Observation: Look on upper leaves for silk webbing nests built by feeding caterpillars.
- Garden Use: Plant in sunny, well-drained soil to support local pollinators and beneficial insects.
Host Plant (c) Fyn Kynd, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Fyn Kynd · cc-by-sa
Frequent Companion (c) Douglas Goldman, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Douglas Goldman · cc-by-sa
Close Relative (c) Katie Kucera, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Katie Kucera · cc-by
Close Relative (c) Sandy Wolkenberg, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Sandy Wolkenberg · cc-by
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