Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook. & Arn.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1833
Citation Micro:
Bot. Beechey Voy. : 147 (1833)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035575
Common Names
- Grindelia Hirsutula
- Hairy Gumweed
- Gumweed
Description
Grindelia hirsutula (also called Hairy Gumweed, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herb native to western North America. It grows in dry, open areas such as roadsides, fields, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Grindelia hirsutula is a medicinal plant used to treat respiratory problems such as asthma, bronchitis, and coughs. It is also used as an antispasmodic, diuretic, and expectorant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Grindelia hirsutula has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Grindelia hirsutula is an annual herb that is native to California. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist medium.
Where to Find Grindelia hirsutula
Grindelia hirsutula is native to North America and can be found in many areas of the United States and Canada.
Grindelia hirsutula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Grindelia hirsutula?
Grindelia hirsutula
What is the common name of Grindelia hirsutula?
Hairy Gumweed
What is the habitat of Grindelia hirsutula?
Grindelia hirsutula is found in dry, open areas such as roadsides, fields, and disturbed areas
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,