Pseudognaphalium

Pseudognaphalium is a genus of flowering plants in the sunflower family. Members of the genus are commonly known as cudweeds or rabbit tobacco (P. obtusifolium is the original species with that name). They are widespread in tropical and temperate regions of many countries.

Pseudognaphalium
Pseudognaphalium californicum
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Subfamily: Asteroideae
Tribe: Gnaphalieae
Genus: Pseudognaphalium
Kirp.
Synonyms
  • Gnaphalion St.-Lag.
  • Hypelichrysum Kirp.
  • Gnaphalium sect. Calolepis Kirp.

Species have been moved between Pseudognaphalium and the related genus Gnaphalium.

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