Status:
valid
Authors:
Nutt.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1834
Citation Micro:
J. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia vii. (1834) 73.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001689
Common Names
- Grindelia lanceolata
- Lanceolate Grindelia
- Lanceolate False Grindelia
Description
Grindelia lanceolata (also called Lanceolate Gumweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is characterized by its small, yellow flower heads.
Uses & Benefits
Grindelia lanceolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Grindelia lanceolata var. greenei (Steyerm.) G.L.Nesom
Grindelia lanceolata var. subincisa (Greene) Adr.Bartoli & Tortosa
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Grindelia lanceolata has small yellow flowers that are arranged in a dense, flat-topped cluster. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two pairs of oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Grindelia lanceolata is an annual herb that grows in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Grindelia lanceolata
Grindelia lanceolata is native to North America and can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.
Grindelia lanceolata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Grindelia lanceolata?
Grindelia lanceolata
What is the common name of Grindelia lanceolata?
Lanceleaf Gumweed
What is the natural habitat of Grindelia lanceolata?
Grasslands and open woodlands
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,