genus
Arctic Cudweed
Omalotheca
Field notes
Omalotheca is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. It is commonly known as arctic cudweed.
There is some disagreement about which species should be included in Omalotheca. Some or all of the species are sometimes included in Gnaphalium.
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Plant type
- Perennial Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS.
Top native arctic cudweed All
Native to the US, ranked by caterpillars, then bees and other hosts, food, flowers and shelter.
