Rabbit Tobacco,
Everlasting
Gnaphalium
obtusifolium
Unmistakable by its creamy appearance in the still
green background of the early fall meadows. Leaves long, elliptical and silver green
colored. Plant up to one meter high. Unusual fragrance. Can be smoked for
respiratory ailments or made into a relaxing tea. A common tobacco substitute used by
young boys in rural areas.
Photo and description by Karen
Bergeron, Copyright 2001
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