Gumweed - Grindelia (Taxonomy, Characteristics, Distribution, Images)

Gumweed

Also known as: hairy gumweed

Gumweed are a genus of flowering plants native to America. The flower heads of many of these plants secret a sticky, gummy, substance, attracting butterflies and moths. Many species are used as ornamentals. The Latin name of this genus, Grindelia, commemorates the botanist and chemist David Hieronymus Grindel (1776-1836).

Scientific classification

Genus

Gumweed (Grindelia)

Family

Daisy

Order

Asters bellflowers fanflowers and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

Images of Gumweed

Species

Curlycup gumweed Puget sound gumweed Goldenweed Hairy gumplant Narrowleaf gumweed

Care Guide for Gumweed

Every 2-3 weeks

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

Water: Gumweed thrives in moderate moisture environments, requiring consistent watering once a week. It prefers balanced moisture and can withstand brief dry spells. As an outdoor plant in temperate regions, gumweed's growth cycle aligns with seasonal rainfall, optimizing water uptake during peak seasons.

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