Chilean Cudweed

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Plant description

Chilean Cudweed (Gnaphalium stramineum) is a native annual or perennial herb that grows in central California.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb

Size

2 ft Tall

Color

Cream, White

Flowering season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Landscaping information

Sun

Partial Shade

Natural setting

Site type

Moist, disturbed places

Plant communities

Chaparral, Foothill Woodland, Valley Grassland, Yellow Pine Forest, Wetland-Riparian

Wildlife supported

Caterpillars

Butterflies

1 confirmed and 5 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Cremastobombycia grindeliella

Eublemma minima

Hellinsia phoebus

Scrobipalpula psilella

Alternative names

Common names:

Annual Cudweed, Cotton Cudweed, Cottonbatting Cudweed, Cottonbatting Plant

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