Historical Uses:

The Cherokee tribe was reported to use compounds of Rabbit Tobacco for muscle cramps, decoctions for colds, and sore throat. The Alabama used decoctions for insomnia and anxiety.

Special Notes:

In autum, Rabbit Tobacco can be mistaken for species of Boneset (genus Eupatorium). However, there is a trick to identifying Rabbit Tobacco. The aroma. Rabbit Tobacco, specifically P. obtusifolium, smells a lot like maple syrup.

The seeds are incredibly small and need light to germinate

• Listing ID: 2675
• Duration: Annual
• Soil Moisture: 1-5 (dry to wet): 1-3
• Stratification: 60 days cold moist stratification required, requires light to germinate
• Bloom Time: July-September
• Family: Asteraceae (Aster)
• Sunlight Exposure: Full sun
• Latin Name: Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium
• Common Name: Rabbit Tobacco, Sweet Everlasting
• Eco-Region: 251

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