Pseudognaphalium
Pseudognaphalium is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, commonly known as cudweeds or life everlastings. The genus is native to the Americas, with some species also found in Eurasia and Africa. Plants in this genus are typically small, herbaceous annuals or perennials, characterized by their woolly or felted leaves and stems, which are adaptations to arid or disturbed habitats. The inflorescences are usually small, dense clusters of tiny, inconspicuous flowers, often with a papery or straw-like texture, which is a characteristic of the Gnaphalieae tribe within the Asteraceae family.
The leaves of Pseudognaphalium species are usually alternate and simple, often oblong or lanceolate in shape.
Species within Pseudognaphalium are often found in open, disturbed areas such as roadsides, fields, and sandy