Gnaphalium pensylvanicum

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows each year from seed. It has erect stems 10-50 cm tall. They have a greyish coating. The leaves at the base wither and the leaves on the stem are few. They are sword shaped to spoon shaped and the edges can be slightly wavy. They are 2-7 cm long by 0.4-1.8 cm wide.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Brazil, China India, North America, USA

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Chithra sag, Ledra arxa

Synonyms

Gamochaeta pensylvanica (Willd.) Cabrera; Gnaphalium peregrinum Fernald; Gnaphalium peregrinum var. spathulatum (Lam.) Baker; Gnaphalium spathulatum Burm.f.; Gnaphalium spathulatum Lam.;