Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium

Characteristics
Dicots
Asteraceae
Pseudognaphalium
Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium (L.) Hilliard & B. L. Burtt
Eastern Rabbit Tobacco
forb
3
**
Native TN[SNR] KY[S5] (State Rank) G5 (Global Rank)
Anther Type
Basifixed
Armaments
No
Base Flower Color
Yellow
Carpel Number/Pistil
1; 2
Duration
Annual
Fruit Complexity
Simple
Fruit Dehiscence
No
Fruit Type
Cypsela
Fruit Wet/Dry
Dry
General Ecology
Terrestrial
Growth Habit
forb
Inflorescence Position
terminal
Inflorescence Types
head; corymbiform
Leaf Arrangement
alternate
Leaf Complexity
simple
Leaf Dissection
0
Leaf Duration
deciduous
Leaf Fragrance
Yes; pleasant; sweet
Leaf Petiole Type
sessile
Leaf Type
broadleaf
Leaflet Number
0
Moisture Requirements
Xeric; Mesic
Natural Area Presence
PCSF; FCFSP; ObedWSR; NCCGSNA; BISO; PK; LULA; LRC; LGS; NRG; DRU; GILES; BFM; GM; GRSM; SGSNA; WOLF; CCNMP; RCSP; TRG; LC; FG; BE; WOCG-BISO
Ovary Position
Inferior
Overall Flower Symmetry
Actinomorphic
Ovules per Carpel
1
Parent Rock
Calcareous; Chert; Limestone
Perianth Present
Yes
Petal Fusion
Yes
Pistil Complexity
Simple
Pistil Number
1
Placentation Type
Basal
Soil Composition
Mineral
Soil pH
Alkaline; Circumneutral
Stamen Number
5
Unconsolidated Rock
Yes
Unconsolidated Size Class
Sand
Woody Herbaceous
Herbaceous
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** Not applicable or data not available.
Classification
Asterales
Pseudognaphalium
Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium (L.) Hilliard & B. L. Burtt - Eastern Rabbit Tobacco
Species Distribution Map

This species has been reported in the counties highlighted in the interactive distribution map below. Click on a county to display its name.

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Ecoregions
  • Southeastern Plains
    • Blackland Prarie
  • Blue Ridge Mountains
  • Ridge and Valley
  • Cumberland Plateau
  • Cumberland Mountains
  • Allegheny Plateau
  • Interior Plateau
    • Bluegrass Region
    • Nashville Basin
    • Pennyroyal Karst Plain
    • Western Highland Rim
    • Eastern Highland Rim
  • Interior River Valleys and Hills
    • Shawnee / Caseyville Hills
  • Mississippi Alluvial Plain
  • Mississippi Valley Loess Plains
Synonyms
Specimens and Distribution

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Range of years during which specimens were collected:

Plant Photos
Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium - 4
Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium - Alaina Krakowiak View Full Size
Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium - 13
Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium - Dwayne Estes View Full Size
Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium - 13
Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium - Dwayne Estes View Full Size
Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium - 2
Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium - Joey Shaw View Full Size
Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium - 2
Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium - Joey Shaw View Full Size
Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium - 2
Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium - Joey Shaw View Full Size
Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium - 19
Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium - Theo Witsell View Full Size
Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium - 2
Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium - Joey Shaw View Full Size
Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium - 2
Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium - Joey Shaw View Full Size
Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium - 2
Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium - Joey Shaw View Full Size
Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium - 2
Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium - Joey Shaw View Full Size
Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium - 2
Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium - Joey Shaw View Full Size
Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium - 2
Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium - Joey Shaw View Full Size
Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium - 2
Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium - Joey Shaw View Full Size