Pseudognaphalium biolettii

Pseudognaphalium biolettii, or two-color rabbit-tobacco, is an Asteraceae-family flowering plant found in western North America. An alternative common name is two-tone everlasting. This perennial species is a food plant for the larval/caterpillar stages of the American Lady butterfly.[1] This plant thrives in coastal sage and scrub habitats of southern California and Baja California.[2] Two-color rabbit tobacco may have a slight fragrance of lemon.[3] Plant size is up to a meter high. The blooming period is typically January to June.[2][4]

Pseudognaphalium biolettii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Pseudognaphalium
Species:
P. biolettii
Binomial name
Pseudognaphalium biolettii
Anderb. ex Nesom

References

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  1. ^ "Two-tone Everlasting, Pseudognaphalium biolettii". Natural History of Orange County, California and nearby places (UC Irvine). Retrieved 2023-03-10.
  2. ^ a b "Pseudognaphalium biolettii Calflora". www.calflora.org. Retrieved 2023-03-10.
  3. ^ "Plant of the Month Page". Santa Monica Mountains Trails Council. Retrieved 2023-03-10.
  4. ^ "Pseudognaphalium biolettii". ucjeps.berkeley.edu. Retrieved 2023-03-10.