Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenella
ID:
17328

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steyerm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 21: 464, fig. 7 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016657



Common Names

  • Grindelia tenella
  • Tiny Gumweed
  • Gumweed


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Description

Grindelia tenella (also called Slender Grindelia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to North America. It has lanceolate leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Grindelia tenella is used as an herbal remedy for various ailments and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Grindelia tenella is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Grindelia tenella is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-draining potting mix. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are large enough to be transplanted into the garden. Division can be done in spring or fall. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in the garden.

Where to Find Grindelia tenella

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

Grindelia tenella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Grindelia tenella?

Grindelia tenella

What is the natural habitat of Grindelia tenella?

Dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands

What is the blooming season of Grindelia tenella?

Late summer to early fall

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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