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Gnaphalium

Gnaphalium

9.9
A small rough plant that has soft hairy leaves and pale flower heads
  • noun
  • /næfˈeɪliəm/
  • Specialized
translation icon : cudweed
  • Several species in the Gnaphalium genus are commonly known as cudweed in North America.

Examples

  • You can often find Gnaphalium growing in dry, open fields and along roadsides.

  • Botanists have studied Gnaphalium for its medicinal properties and distinctive woolly foliage.

  • The Gnaphalium plant thrives in dry, rocky soils.

  • Many gardeners appreciate Gnaphalium for its unique texture.

  • Many species of Gnaphalium are recognized for their soft, woolly leaves and are often used in herbal remedies.

  • In the summer, you can spot Gnaphalium blooming in fields, showcasing its characteristic white flower heads.

  • The plant Gnaphalium is valued for its ability to thrive in arid conditions, making it a popular choice among drought-resistant gardens.

Synonyms

cudweed
vsGnaphalium
  • Specialized
9.9

A small plant with soft, woolly leaves that grows in dry, sandy soil

is a specific genus in the daisy family, narrower than the common woolly plant

Compounds

Gnaphalium sylvaticum
  • Specialized
9.9

A wild plant that grows every year with soft woolly leaves and small white flower spikes

Surface Forms

Gnaphalium singular
Gnaphaliums plural

Etymology

The word Gnaphalium comes from a Greek word gnaphalon meaning 'wool' because the plants are covered with soft, wool-like hairs. So, the name helps you remember that Gnaphalium plants look white and fuzzy and are often called cudweed.