Grindelia squarrosa Rosin weed (Compositae)

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Grindelia squarrosa
Rosin weed
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The Grindelia squarrosa plant species is found in N. America - Minnesota to British Columbia, south to California and Texas. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Rosin weed.

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Latin Name:  Grindelia squarrosa
Common Name:  Rosin weed
Family:  Compositae
Author:  (Pursh.)Dun.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Prairies, plains and dry banks[4, 43].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in any well-drained soil in full sun[200]. Does well on dry sandy banks and in poor soils[200]. Prefers a peaty loam soil[1]. This is one of the first species to invade disturbed or denuded ground and often becomes a serious weed of grazing land[212]. A very polymorphic plant[43].

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