NC Native Plant Society:
Plant Details
Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium [= Gnaphalium obtusifolium]
Fragrant Rabbit-tobacco,Rabbit-tobacco, Sweet Everlasting, Old Field Balsam, Eastern Rabbit-tobacco, Fragrant Cudweed
Scientific Name: |
Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium [= Gnaphalium obtusifolium] |
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Genus: |
Pseudognaphalium |
Species Epithet: |
obtusifolium |
Common Name: |
Fragrant Rabbit-tobacco,Rabbit-tobacco, Sweet Everlasting, Old Field Balsam, Eastern Rabbit-tobacco, Fragrant Cudweed |
Plant Type |
Herb/Wildflower |
Life Cycle |
Annual (Herbs Only), Biennial |
Plant Family |
Asteraceae (Aster Family) |
Native/Alien: |
NC Native |
Invasive Status: |
(*Key) |
Size: |
1-3 ft. |
Bloom Color(s): |
White |
Light: |
Sun - 6 or more hours of sun per day |
Soil Moisture: |
Dry |
Bloom Time: |
August, September, October, November |
Growing Area: |
Mountains, Piedmont, Sandhills, Coastal Plain |
Habitat Description: |
Openings, woodlands, coastal dunes, sandy pinelands, disturbed areas. Throughout the state, including the Outer Banks. Among the most widespread of NC plants. Generally common to very common, even locally abundant, throughout. |
Leaf Arrangement: |
Alternate |
Leaf Retention: |
Deciduous |
Leaf Type: |
Leaves veined, not needle-like or scale-like |
Leaf Form: |
Simple |
Life Cycle: |
Annual (Herbs Only), Biennial |
Wildlife Value: |
Has some wildlife value |
Landscape Value: |
Not Assigned |
State Rank: |
S5: Secure (*Key) |
Global Rank: |
G5 - Secure (*Key) |
Bettina Darveaux |
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