Curly-top gumweed or curlycup gumweed
Grindelia squarrosa
About
Grindelia squarrosa, also known as a curly-top gumweed or curlycup gumweed, is a small North American biennial or short-lived perennial plant.
- Family
- Asteraceae
How to use it
Gumweed has been traditionally used for its medicinal properties, particularly in treating respiratory issues. The sticky resin can be applied to the skin for soothing effects. Additionally, its vibrant flowers can attract pollinators, making it a great choice for enhancing biodiversity in gardens. [4, 7]
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Gardening tip
When planting gumweed, make sure to choose a sunny spot with well-drained soil. This plant thrives in disturbed areas, so it can be a great addition to wildflower gardens or naturalized spaces.
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In the kitchen
Gumweed is not typically eaten by humans. While it has been used for medicinal purposes, it's best to admire this plant for its beauty and ecological contributions rather than for culinary uses.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Grindelia squarrosa
- Slug
- grindelia-squarrosa
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Grindelia
- Species
- squarrosa
- Wikidata QID
- Q312228
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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