Gnaphalium pensylvanicum
Willd.
Asteraceae Edible: Leaves
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Description
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.
Edible Uses
The leaves are edible.
Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Brazil, China India, North America, USA,
Synonyms
Gamochaeta pensylvanica (Willd.) CabreraGnaphalium peregrinum FernaldGnaphalium peregrinum var. spathulatum (Lam.) BakerGnaphalium spathulatum Burm.f.Gnaphalium spathulatum Lam.
Also Known As
Chithra sag, Ledra arxa
References (1)
- Marandi, R. R. & Britto, S. J., 2015, Medicinal Properties of Edible Weeds of Crop Fields and Wild plants Eaten by Oraon Tribals of Latehar District, Jharkhand. International Journal of Life Science and Pharma Research. Vo. 5. (2) April 2015 (As Gamochaeta pensylvanica)
