Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sublanuginosa
ID:
17382

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steyerm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 21: 458, fig. 2 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016711



Common Names

  • Sublanuginosa Grindelia
  • Grindelia sublanuginosa
  • Sublanuginosa's Grindelia


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Description

Grindelia sublanuginosa (also called 'Woolly Gumweed', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to western North America and grows in dry, open areas such as prairies, hillsides, and roadsides. It has a woolly stem and yellow-green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Grindelia sublanuginosa is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Grindelia sublanuginosa is a yellow-green disc flower. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small and have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Grindelia sublanuginosa is a low-growing, clump-forming perennial that is best propagated from seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil mix and should be planted in a sunny location. Water regularly and fertilize lightly during the growing season.

Where to Find Grindelia sublanuginosa

Grindelia sublanuginosa can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Oregon, and Washington.

Grindelia sublanuginosa FAQ

What are the common names of Grindelia sublanuginosa?

Common names of Grindelia sublanuginosa include Woolly Gumweed, Woolly Gum Plant, and Woolly Gumweed Plant.

What is the scientific classification of Grindelia sublanuginosa?

The scientific classification of Grindelia sublanuginosa is as follows: Kingdom: Plantae; Division: Magnoliophyta; Class: Magnoliopsida; Order: Asterales; Family: Asteraceae; Genus: Grindelia; Species: G. sublanuginosa.

What is the growth habit of Grindelia sublanuginosa?

Grindelia sublanuginosa is an annual or biennial plant that grows up to 3 feet tall. It has a single, erect stem and produces daisy-like flowers with yellow centers and white petals.

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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