Description
Pseudognaphalium subsericeum (also called Cudweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to North America. It has small, white, woolly flower heads and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It grows in dry, sandy soils in open woods, prairies, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudognaphalium subsericeum is a shrub native to South America. It is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used medicinally, as it has anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pseudognaphalium subsericeum has small, white flowers with yellow centres. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with hairy, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pseudognaphalium subsericeum is an annual plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. When grown from seed, it should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. When grown from cuttings, the cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. The soil should be kept moist but not wet.
Where to Find Pseudognaphalium subsericeum
Pseudognaphalium subsericeum is found in the western United States, primarily in California, Oregon, Washington, and Idaho.