Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium

Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Pseudognaphalium
Species:
P. obtusifolium
Binomial name
Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium
Synonyms
  • Gnaphalium conoideum Lam.
  • Gnaphalium obtusifolium L.
  • Gnaphalium polycephalum Michx.
  • Gnaphalium saxicola Fassett
  • Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium subsp. praecox (Fernald) Kartesz, nom. nud.
  • Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium subsp. saxicola (Fassett) Kartesz
  • Pseudognaphalium saxicola (Fassett) H.E.Ballard & Feller

Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium, synonyms including Gnaphalium obtusifolium and Pseudognaphalium saxicola, is a member of the family Asteraceae. It is found on open dry sandy habitat throughout eastern North America. Common names include old field balsam, rabbit tobacco, sweet everlasting and life everlasting. When crushed, the plant exudes a characteristic maple-syrup scent.

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