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Cudweeds (Pseudognaphalium)
Cudweeds are flowering plants of various lifespans (from annuals to perennials) and are related to sunflowers. The majority of members have taproots, and the leaves commonly wither before the plants are in full bloom. Cudweeds have various ecological roles and support native pollinators, butterflies, and birds. Some species have aromatic leaves.
Lifespan
Annual
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Attributes of Cudweeds
Leaf type
Deciduous
Scientific Classification of Cudweeds
Distribution of Cudweeds
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Distribution Map of Cudweeds
Native
Cultivated
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Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Cudweeds
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Cudweeds comprises perennial and annual plants with basic care needs similar to many in the Asteraceae family. Adequate light is essential, with most species thriving in full sun to partial shade. Water requirements are moderate; cudweeds prefers consistent moisture but can tolerate periods of drought once established. Well-draining soil is crucial to prevent root rot. Cudweeds handles a wide range of temperatures but favors temperate climates. Challenges include susceptibility to aphids and powdery mildew. Seasonally, cudweeds may require protection from extreme temperatures and adjustment in watering.
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8 most common species：
Mouse yeast grass
Mouse yeast grass (Pseudognaphalium affine) is a perennial herb that can grow up to 38 cm tall. The plant is covered in fine woolly hair and has small round leaves. It blooms in spring with clusters of tiny yellow flowers. The mouse yeast grass grows best in full sun and prefers moist, well-drained soil.
Ladies' tobacco
Ladies' tobacco (Pseudognaphalium californicum) is an annual herbaceous shrub that will grow to 91 cm tall and 61 cm wide. It produces clusters of creamy white fragrant flowers from winter to summer before becoming semi-deciduous in summer. Ladies' tobacco has fragrant flowers attract hummingbirds bees butterflies and moths.
Rabbit Tobacco
Rabbit Tobacco (Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium) emits a delicate maple syrup scent, making it a very memorable plant to stumble upon. It tends to thrive in areas where pine forests have been thinned due to forestry and will happily grow in less-than-desirable soil. Butterflies enjoy visiting rabbit Tobacco's sweet flowers throughout the summer.
Cottonbatting Plant
Cottonbatting Plant (Pseudognaphalium stramineum) is an annual or perennial herb native to western North America. Cottonbatting Plant grows equally in wetlands and dry climates. Its soft and woolly leaves are grayish, bringing interest to gardens. Tiny flowers bloom in summer through fall.
Wright's cudweed
Native to western North America, wright's cudweed, or Pseudognaphalium microcephalum, is a member of the sunflower family. Clusters of creamy white flowers sit atop the wooly leaves and stems of this short-lived perennial. It grows in a variety of habitats.
Macoun's cudweed
Macoun's cudweed is a perennial herb with woolly stems and lanceolate leaves that are silver-white beneath. Clusters of small, white to yellowish flower heads emerge in late summer, thriving in open, dry environments. It is distinguished by its fluffy-seeded fruits which catch the wind, aiding in widespread dispersal across its native habitats.
Pseudognaphalium hypoleucum
Pseudognaphalium hypoleucum is characterized by its woolly, silver-white foliage and clusters of small, yellowish flowers. Thriving in dry, open areas, pseudognaphalium hypoleucum's distinctive leaves reflect sunlight, helping it conserve moisture. This resilient plant's muted tones blend with its arid surroundings, providing it with natural camouflage and a modest aesthetic appeal.
Clammy cudweed
Clammy cudweed is a resilient perennial that thrives in open, sunny habitats with well-drained soils. This fuzzy-stemmed species exhibits clusters of small, white to pale yellow flowers, which are embraced by soft, woolly leaves. Its sticky texture, a result of glandular hairs, helps clammy cudweed deter herbivores and conserve water, demonstrating nature's adaptability in arid environments.
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Mouse yeast grass
Mouse yeast grass
Mouse yeast grass (Pseudognaphalium affine) is a perennial herb that can grow up to 38 cm tall. The plant is covered in fine woolly hair and has small round leaves. It blooms in spring with clusters of tiny yellow flowers. The mouse yeast grass grows best in full sun and prefers moist, well-drained soil.
Ladies' tobacco
Ladies' tobacco
Ladies' tobacco (Pseudognaphalium californicum) is an annual herbaceous shrub that will grow to 91 cm tall and 61 cm wide. It produces clusters of creamy white fragrant flowers from winter to summer before becoming semi-deciduous in summer. Ladies' tobacco has fragrant flowers attract hummingbirds bees butterflies and moths.
Rabbit Tobacco
Rabbit Tobacco
Rabbit Tobacco (Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium) emits a delicate maple syrup scent, making it a very memorable plant to stumble upon. It tends to thrive in areas where pine forests have been thinned due to forestry and will happily grow in less-than-desirable soil. Butterflies enjoy visiting rabbit Tobacco's sweet flowers throughout the summer.
Cottonbatting Plant
Cottonbatting Plant
Cottonbatting Plant (Pseudognaphalium stramineum) is an annual or perennial herb native to western North America. Cottonbatting Plant grows equally in wetlands and dry climates. Its soft and woolly leaves are grayish, bringing interest to gardens. Tiny flowers bloom in summer through fall.
Wright's cudweed
Wright's cudweed
Native to western North America, wright's cudweed, or Pseudognaphalium microcephalum, is a member of the sunflower family. Clusters of creamy white flowers sit atop the wooly leaves and stems of this short-lived perennial. It grows in a variety of habitats.
Macoun's cudweed
Macoun's cudweed
Macoun's cudweed is a perennial herb with woolly stems and lanceolate leaves that are silver-white beneath. Clusters of small, white to yellowish flower heads emerge in late summer, thriving in open, dry environments. It is distinguished by its fluffy-seeded fruits which catch the wind, aiding in widespread dispersal across its native habitats.
Pseudognaphalium hypoleucum
Pseudognaphalium hypoleucum
Pseudognaphalium hypoleucum is characterized by its woolly, silver-white foliage and clusters of small, yellowish flowers. Thriving in dry, open areas, pseudognaphalium hypoleucum's distinctive leaves reflect sunlight, helping it conserve moisture. This resilient plant's muted tones blend with its arid surroundings, providing it with natural camouflage and a modest aesthetic appeal.
Clammy cudweed
Clammy cudweed
Clammy cudweed is a resilient perennial that thrives in open, sunny habitats with well-drained soils. This fuzzy-stemmed species exhibits clusters of small, white to pale yellow flowers, which are embraced by soft, woolly leaves. Its sticky texture, a result of glandular hairs, helps clammy cudweed deter herbivores and conserve water, demonstrating nature's adaptability in arid environments.
'ena'ena
'ena'ena
'ena'ena is a perennial herb with soft, woolly foliage and clusters of small, white, daisy-like flowers. Thriving in the higher elevation ecosystems of Hawaii, this plant is adapted to volcanic soil conditions and exhibits resilience in its mountainous habitat. Its distinctive fluffy leaves assist in water retention, a crucial adaptation for survival amidst the variable climate of its native terrain.
Dominican cudweed
Dominican cudweed
Dominican cudweed is a herbaceous perennial with a soft, woolly texture, notable for its silver-white foliage and clusters of small yellow flowers. Thriving in well-drained soils, it flaunts its resilience in rocky terrains and coastal environments, where its reflective leaves aid in regulating heat and warding off herbivores.
Pink cudweed
Pink cudweed
Pink cudweed is characterized by its abundant branching and woolly, silver-white foliage. It often bears clusters of small, yellowish to white flower heads with a fluffy appearance, which thrive in dry, open habitats. The plant's capacity to retain moisture in its leaves allows it to prosper in arid conditions, while its bright flowers attract various pollinators, ensuring its continued survival.
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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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About
Key Facts
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Cudweeds
Pseudognaphalium
Cudweeds are flowering plants of various lifespans (from annuals to perennials) and are related to sunflowers. The majority of members have taproots, and the leaves commonly wither before the plants are in full bloom. Cudweeds have various ecological roles and support native pollinators, butterflies, and birds. Some species have aromatic leaves.
Lifespan
Annual
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Key Facts About Cudweeds
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Attributes of Cudweeds
Leaf type
Deciduous
Scientific Classification of Cudweeds
Distribution of Cudweeds
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Distribution Map of Cudweeds
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Cudweeds
Feedback
Cudweeds comprises perennial and annual plants with basic care needs similar to many in the Asteraceae family. Adequate light is essential, with most species thriving in full sun to partial shade. Water requirements are moderate; cudweeds prefers consistent moisture but can tolerate periods of drought once established. Well-draining soil is crucial to prevent root rot. Cudweeds handles a wide range of temperatures but favors temperate climates. Challenges include susceptibility to aphids and powdery mildew. Seasonally, cudweeds may require protection from extreme temperatures and adjustment in watering.
Exploring the Cudweeds Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
Mouse yeast grass
Mouse yeast grass (Pseudognaphalium affine) is a perennial herb that can grow up to 38 cm tall. The plant is covered in fine woolly hair and has small round leaves. It blooms in spring with clusters of tiny yellow flowers. The mouse yeast grass grows best in full sun and prefers moist, well-drained soil.
Ladies' tobacco
Ladies' tobacco (Pseudognaphalium californicum) is an annual herbaceous shrub that will grow to 91 cm tall and 61 cm wide. It produces clusters of creamy white fragrant flowers from winter to summer before becoming semi-deciduous in summer. Ladies' tobacco has fragrant flowers attract hummingbirds bees butterflies and moths.
Rabbit Tobacco
Rabbit Tobacco (Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium) emits a delicate maple syrup scent, making it a very memorable plant to stumble upon. It tends to thrive in areas where pine forests have been thinned due to forestry and will happily grow in less-than-desirable soil. Butterflies enjoy visiting rabbit Tobacco's sweet flowers throughout the summer.
Cottonbatting Plant
Cottonbatting Plant (Pseudognaphalium stramineum) is an annual or perennial herb native to western North America. Cottonbatting Plant grows equally in wetlands and dry climates. Its soft and woolly leaves are grayish, bringing interest to gardens. Tiny flowers bloom in summer through fall.
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All Species of Cudweeds
More Popular Genus
Feedback
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.
Your Ultimate Guide to Plants
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17,000 local species +400,000 global species studied
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