Jersey Cudweed
Gnaphalium luteoalbum
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Basic Information
Family: Asteraceae or Compositae
Genus: gnaphalium
Plant ID (slug): gnaphalium-luteoalbum
Numeric ID: 22767
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Gnaphalium luteoalbum is a ANNUAL/BIENNIAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in). It is in flower from June to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Flies, bees. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.
Distribution
Most of Europe, including Britain, and most other warm temperate regions in the world.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Leaves - raw or cooked[177].
Medicinal Uses
Astringent Cancer Cholagogue Diuretic Febrifuge Haemostatic Stomachic Vulnerary Stomachic[152]. The leaves are astringent, cholagogue, diuretic, febrifuge, haemostatic and vulnerary[240]. The plant is used in the treatment of breast cancer in Belgium[218].
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Gnaphalium luteoalbum Jersey Cudweed