Marsh cudweed (Gnaphalium uliginosum)

Marsh cudweed, a reference photo — Photo: Rasbak · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

Gnaphalium uliginosum, the marsh cudweed, is an annual plant found on damp, disturbed ground and tracks. It is very widespread across much of Europe, Asia, and North America. It is very common on damp, arable grasslands, paths, and on acid soils.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Marsh cudweed being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Gnaphalium rossicum
Gnaphalium polycaulon

Classification

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Tracheophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Gnaphalium
Species: Gnaphalium uliginosum

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