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Pennsylvania Cudweed

Gamochaeta pensylvanica

Pennsylvania Cudweed is a soft, fuzzy plant that grows in fields and along roadsides. It has tiny white flowers that look like little stars and is often found in sunny places.

Habitat: Grasslands

Appearance

The Pennsylvania Cudweed has soft, woolly, silvery-green leaves that form a low rosette. Its slender stems bear tiny, greenish-white flower clusters tightly packed at the tips, making it look fuzzy all over.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyAsteraceaeGenusGamochaeta
Pennsylvania Cudweed
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Pennsylvania Cudweed

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Globally, this plant species has spread to almost every continent!

Its small "flowers" are actually a tight bunch of dozens of tiny blooms!

The fluffy coating on its leaves helps it stay cool and hydrated!

This plant is a master of camouflage, blending perfectly into dusty ground!

Special abilities

Ability

Sun Shield

Pennsylvania Cudweed has fuzzy, woolly leaves that reflect sunlight and trap moisture, helping it survive in hot, dry places.

Ability

Tough Roots

Pennsylvania Cudweed can grow in disturbed or poor soils, using its adaptable roots to find nutrients where other plants struggle.

Ability

Wind Rider

Pennsylvania Cudweed produces tiny seeds with fluffy parachutes, allowing them to ride the wind far and wide to find new homes.

Measurements & details

Height
10-50 cm
Spread
5-20 cm
Flower Size
0.3-0.5 cm
Bloom Season
Late Spring to Autumn
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Annual
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

European Honey Bee

Apis mellifera

Visits small flowers for nectar.

eaten by

Painted Lady Butterfly

Vanessa cardui

Its caterpillars munch on the leaves.

eaten by

Eastern Cottontail

Sylvilagus floridanus

Rabbits sometimes browse on its foliage.

Traits

Also known as

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always check with an adult before touching or picking plants.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Pennsylvania Cudweed?

10-50 cm

How wide does Pennsylvania Cudweed spread?

5-20 cm

How big are the flowers on Pennsylvania Cudweed?

0.3-0.5 cm

When does Pennsylvania Cudweed bloom?

Late Spring to Autumn

Is Pennsylvania Cudweed edible?

Yes

Is Pennsylvania Cudweed toxic?

None

What is Pennsylvania Cudweed's lifecycle?

Annual

How is Pennsylvania Cudweed pollinated?

Insect

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