Gnaphalium
Previously known as:
- Gamochaeta
- Pseudognaphalium
- Phonetic Spelling
- naf-FAY-lee-um
- Description
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Cudweeds are in the Asteraceae (daisy) family and comprise several closely related species that may be winter annuals or short-lived perennials. Seeds are wind-dispersed in prolific numbers. Stems and undersides of leaves are white and hairy. Flowers are tannish-white with brown or purple bracts. Cudweeds are generally regarded as weeds of low fertility soils. This weed is well managed by several preemergence herbicides.
Cudweed is also known by the Latin names Pseudognaphalium spp., Gamochaeta spp.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Gnaphalium
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Uses (Ethnobotany):
- Gnaphalium has been used for pain of the sciatic nerve when pain is associated with numbness.
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Seed
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Northern Hemisphere and parts of Southern Hemisphere
- Distribution:
- America, Asia, Africa, Australia
- Wildlife Value:
- Food for American painted lady caterpillars.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Annual
- Native Plant
- Perennial
- Weed
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Habit/Form:
- Erect
- Growth Rate:
- Rapid
- Maintenance:
- Low
- Texture:
- Medium
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Cultural Conditions:
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- Mountains
- Piedmont
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Cream/Tan
- Purple/Lavender
- White
- Flower Inflorescence:
- Head
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- White
- Leaf Type:
- Simple
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Alternate
- Rosulate
- Whorled
- Leaf Shape:
- Lanceolate
- Oblanceolate
- Hairs Present:
- Yes
- Leaf Length:
- 1-3 inches
- Leaf Width:
- < 1 inch
- Leaf Description:
- Cudweeds have basal rosettes and the leaves and seedheads are covered in distinct fine, white "wooly" fibers.
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Problems:
- Weedy
