*Gamochaeta chionesthes Nesom. White-cloaked Cudweed. Phen: Mar-Jul. Hab: Roadsides, disturbed areas; apparently introduced from South America.

Origin/Endemic status: South America

Synonymy: = Fl7, FNA19, K3, K4, WH3, Nesom (2004b), Nesom (2004c), Urtubey et al (2016); ~ Gamochaeta purpurea (L.) Cabrera, in part have both traditionally been misapplied; < Gamochaeta purpurea (L.) Cabrera – K1, Arriagada (1998), Nesom (1990); ~ Gnaphalium purpurea L., in part have both traditionally been misapplied; < Gnaphalium purpureum L. – F, S, W; < Gnaphalium purpureum L. var. purpureum – C, G, RAB, SE1

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Wetland Indicator Status:

• Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: UPL (taxonomic split from wetland indicator species)
• Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: UPL (taxonomic split from wetland indicator species)
• Great Plains: FACU (taxonomic split from wetland indicator species)
• Midwest: FACU (taxonomic split from wetland indicator species)
• Northcentral & Northeast: FACU (taxonomic split from wetland indicator species)