Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
havardii
ID:
103897

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steyerm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 21: 474, fig. 11 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000103226



Common Names

  • Grindelia Havardii
  • Havard's Gumweed
  • Havard Gumweed


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Description

Grindelia havardii (also called Harvard's Gumweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the western United States. It has a sticky, aromatic foliage and bright yellow flower heads. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is found in the Great Basin and the Mojave Desert.

Uses & Benefits

Grindelia havardii has been used for its medicinal properties, such as to treat asthma, bronchitis, and other respiratory ailments. It has also been used as a dye for fabrics and as an insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Grindelia havardii is a yellow-orange disc-shaped flower head, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Grindelia havardii is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Grindelia havardii

Grindelia havardii can be found in the United States and Mexico.

Grindelia havardii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Grindelia havardii?

Grindelia havardii

What is the common name of Grindelia havardii?

Havard's Gumweed

What is the habitat of Grindelia havardii?

Dry, sandy soils

Species in the Grindelia genus

Grindelia scorzonerifolia, Grindelia nelsonii, Grindelia adenodonta, Grindelia lanceolata, Grindelia orientalis, Grindelia oaxacana, Grindelia subdecurrens, Grindelia mendocina, Grindelia vetimontis, Grindelia rupestris, Grindelia tenella, Grindelia sublanuginosa, Grindelia tarapacana, Grindelia coronensis, Grindelia pusilla, Grindelia pulchella, Grindelia chacoensis, Grindelia globularifolia, Grindelia anethifolia, Grindelia chiloensis, Grindelia decumbens, Grindelia puberula, Grindelia arizonica, Grindelia ventanensis, Grindelia hirsutula, Grindelia patagonica, Grindelia robinsonii, Grindelia subalpina, Grindelia fraxinipratensis, Grindelia inuloides, Grindelia greenmanii, Grindelia ragonesei, Grindelia ciliata, Grindelia oxylepis, Grindelia macvaughii, Grindelia turneri, Grindelia scabra, Grindelia aegialitis, Grindelia buphthalmoides, Grindelia havardii, Grindelia linearifolia, Grindelia cabrerae, Grindelia prostrata, Grindelia villarrealii, Grindelia oolepis, Grindelia boliviana, Grindelia pygmaea, Grindelia howellii, Grindelia confusa, Grindelia obovatifolia,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

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