Pseudognaphalium affine
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A herb. The stems are 15-40 cm long. The plant is covered with fine wooly hairs. The leaves are small and rounded.
There are about 200 Gnaphalium species. It is rich in carotene.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Nepal, SE Asia, Taiwan
How it is used for food
The flower is eaten as a famine food.
Edible parts
Leaves, flower
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Hahakogusa, Houkogousa, Shuqucao, Wen
Synonyms
Gnaphalium confusum DC.; Gnaphalium javanicum DC.; Gnaphalium multiceps Wall. ex DC.; and others