Description
Pseudognaphalium canescens (also called Gray Cudweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudognaphalium canescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders, respiratory problems, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pseudognaphalium canescens has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pseudognaphalium canescens is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate. It can be propagated by seed or division. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in spring or early summer and replant the divisions in a sunny location.
Where to Find Pseudognaphalium canescens
Pseudognaphalium canescens can be found in North America, including in the states of California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, and New Mexico.