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Inodorous, rhizomatous perennial 3–7 dm, simple to the infl, densely white-tomentose or floccose; lvs 3–10 cm (petiole included) × 1–5 cm, with a few relatively broad, rounded lobes, which may be again slightly lobed; infl narrow and often dense; heads relatively large, the invol 6–7.5 mm; disk-cors 3.2–4.0 mm; achenes subterete, but narrowed at base and rounded above; 2n=18. Sandy beaches; native from Kamchatka to Japan, escaped from cult. and established from Que. to Va., and occasionally inland to Minn. May–Sept.
A perennial herb. It grows 45-60 cm high and spreads 60-90 cm wide. The leaves are grey-green and almost silver. They have a felted texture. They are spoon shaped. They are 4-6 cm long. The flower-heads are greenish-yellow. They are on slender stalks 3 cm long.
