Cudweed (2)
Cudweeds have many branches. At the top of each branch is a cluster of pointed oval shaped flower heads. Each head is a tiny yellow disk with several rows of dry, white bracts. Compare to Pearly Everlasting which has greener leaves and rounder flower heads.
Macoun's Cudweed
Pseudognaphalium macounii
Family:
Sunflower (Asteraceae)
AKA:
Macoun's Rabbit-tobacco
Photo taken on:
September 14, 2010
Location:
Cerro Grande Trail, NM
Life Zones:
Plains to foothills
Habitat:
Dry slopes
Grows to 3ft with hairs on the stems that give them a silvery appearance. Leaves are green on top and silvery underneath.
Flora of North America reference.
Wright's Cudweed
Pseudognaphalium canescens
Family:
Sunflower (Asteraceae)
AKA:
Wright's Rabbit-tobacco
Photo taken on:
September 5, 2010
Location:
Wet Mountains, Eastern CO
Life Zones:
Plains and foothills
Habitat: Canyons and Ponderosa forests
Grows to 3ft covered with hairs that give the whole plant a silvery appearance.
Flora of North America reference.