Ladies' Tobacco
Pseudognaphalium californicum
Copyright by Curtis Clark, licensed as noted
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Pseudognaphalium
- Species:
- Pseudognaphalium californicum
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual | Biennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 2-3 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr, may, jun, jul
- Bloom Colors:
- White, Yellow
Native Range
United States: California, Oregon, Washington
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- Commonly found in coastal scrub and chaparral habitats.
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Seed germination is stimulated by the presence of charred wood or aqueous extracts of it, resulting in a 33% increase in germination as compared to control.
Establishment: P. californicum is found within mattoral vegetation association of California.
Source: npn.rngr.net