Hmm, I should know what this weed is, temporarily adding it to my #mysteryplant list. (Update: this is almost certainly Pseudognaphalium californicum -- California Rabbit-Tobacco) #plants
Apparently used for colds and stomach pains (sore throad, fever, flu) -- dunno if there are any double blind studies on it, however. https://www.google.com/books/edition/Medicinal_Herbs_of_California/qjhCEAAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=california+%22rabbit+tobacco%22&pg=PA105&printsec=frontcover #Pseudognaphalium #rabbittobacco
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AHA! This is why my pants smell like they have been curried after hiking!
"dried rabbit tobacco (Pseudonaphalium californicum), which already smells and taste like a curry blend"

#currypants #plants #hiking #curry #Pseudonaphalium

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@ai6yr looks like California everlasting, Pseudognaphalium californicum
@ai6yr possibly Pearly Everlasting aka anaphalis margaritacea
@ai6yr asteraceae lol..
How big is it? What do the leaves look like? Is it one plant, or many?
@mrpieceofwork I think I already got an ID! Pseudognaphalium californicum -- California Rabbit-Tobacco. I am wondering why they call it Rabbit-Tobacco now.