Cotton Weed
-Inherent characters-
One of "the seven spring herbs" of Japan. The leaves and stems are covered with dense silver-white hairs. Grows in sunny places. The young shoots are edible. "Seri Nazuna Gogyo Hakobera Hotoke-no-Za, Suzuna Suzushiro, Korezo Nana-Kusa" .
-Scientific name-
Gnaphalium affine
-Common name-
Cotton Weed
What kind of plant is it?
Japanese names 　 Ogyo, Gogyo, Haha-Ko-Gusa
Family 　 Compositae
Origin 　 Throughout Japan, Korean Peninsula, China, Southeast Asia, India
Horticultural classification 　 Biennial
Area(s) frequently seen in Japan 　 All
What color is it?
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When is it most attractive?
Flower or foliage season
Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.
　 　 　
　 　 　 　 　
What size is it?
Plant height 　 20-30cm
Flower diameter 　 0.3cm
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Inflorescence length