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Pseudognaphalium californicum
Pseudognaphalium californicum (DC.) Anderb.
Ladies' Tobacco
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Synonym(s): Gnaphalium californicum
USDA Symbol: PSCA13
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Size Notes: Up to about 32 inches tall.
Fruit: Fruit is a cypsela (pl. cypselae). Though technically incorrect, the fruit is often referred to as an achene.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , YellowBloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug
Distribution
USA: CA , OR , WAFind Seed or Plants
Find seed sources for this species at the Native Seed Network.
View propagation protocol from Native Plants Network.
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR
Web Reference
Webref 37 - Calscape (2019) California Native Plant SocietyWebref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Pseudognaphalium californicum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Pseudognaphalium californicum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Pseudognaphalium californicum
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-01-06Research By: TWC Staff