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Gnaphalium palustre

Asteraceae

Lowland Cudweed

Gnaphalium palustre
Clump with hairy white stems and leaves. Stems branch from base with many leaves. Alternate, spoon-shaped, entire leaves clasp stem. Flower heads very small, develop in leaf clusters atop stems. White pistillate flowers are held in brown cups. Grows in moist places, usually in lowlands but can grow into high elevations.

  • Rarity: Common
  • Flowering Time: Early Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer
  • Flower Form: Everlasting Tribe, Composite
  • Life Cycle: Annual
  • Height: 1–12 inches
  • Habitat: Meadow, Vernal Wet
  • Found In: N Cascades NP, Olympic NP
  • Native: Yes

Map of where Gnaphalium palustre is found