Grindelia humilis Hairy gumweed (Compositae)

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Grindelia humilis
Hairy gumweed
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The Grindelia humilis plant species is found in Western N. America. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Hairy gumweed. Some home gardeners know the variety as G. cuneifolia

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Latin Name:  Grindelia humilis
Common Name:  Hairy gumweed
Family:  Compositae
Author:  Hook.&Arn.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Coastal salt marshes[71].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in any well-drained soil in full sun[200]. Does well on dry sandy banks and in poor soils[200]. This species is not hardy in the colder areas of the country, it tolerates temperatures down to between -5 and -10°c[200]. There is some confusion over the correct name for this species. The report on medicinal uses in [4] relates to G. cuniefolia, a name that has been used by two authors. G. cuniefolia. non Nutt. is said to be a synonym of G. humilis and so the entry has been made here.

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