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Search Term(s): Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium   (1 record found)

ASTERACEAE
Aster Family
Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium  (fragrant everlasting)   
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Synonym
Gnaphalium obtusifolium L.
Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Pseudognaphalium: false Gnaphalium (genus name from the Greek gnaphalion, a plant whose soft white leaves are used as cushion stuffing); obtusifolium: blunt leaf
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Annual Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
August-September
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☑ Sussex

Habitat
Old fields, edges
State Status
Common
Piedmont Status
Common
Coastal Plain Status
Common
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
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Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
2
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
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Wetland Indicator Status
NI
Medicinal Properties
Parts used: Leaves, Flowers. Used internally for inflammation and spasms of respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract, and for painful menses. Topically used as a gargle for inflamed mouth and throat, as a wash for minor skin wounds, and as a sitz bath/irrigation for vaginal leukorrhea and vulvovaginitis.
ID Notes
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Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
Beach and Dune Habitats (Shrublands)
Early Successional Herbaceous Upland Habitats (Piedmont Native Grassland)
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