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Grindelia

Grindelia

9.9
A group of sticky herbs in the daisy family with yellow flowers
  • noun
  • /ɡrɪnˈdiːliə/
  • Specialized
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  • The sticky leaves of Grindelia are often used in traditional herbal remedies.

Examples

  • Scientists discovered a new species within the Grindelia genus in California.

  • The Grindelia plant thrives in dry, sandy soils.

  • Grindelia plants thrive in dry, open habitats across North America.

  • Many gardeners prefer Grindelia for its resilience.

  • The sticky leaves of Grindelia are often used in traditional herbal remedies.

  • Scientists discovered a new species within the Grindelia genus in California.

  • The Grindelia plant thrives in dry, sandy soils.

Synonyms

gumweed
vsGrindelia
  • Specialized
9.9

A western North American plant with sticky sap and yellow flowers that can poison livestock

is the scientific group term covering all related species rather than individual plants
gum plant
vsGrindelia
  • Specialized
8.8

A western American plant with sticky leaves sometimes used as medicine but poisonous to animals

is the scientific group term for the whole genus rather than single species

Compounds

Grindelia robusta
  • Specialized
9.9

A plant that lives for many years with sticky leaves and yellow flowers that grows in California or Baja California

Grindelia squarrosa
  • Specialized
9.9

A perennial plant with yellow flower heads and sticky sap native to western and central North America

Surface Forms

Grindelia singular
Grindelias plural

Etymology

Grindelia takes its name from the surname Grindel, used to honour a botanist who studied plants. That's why the word is the name for a genus of coarse, sticky, daisy-like herbs.