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Genus Grindelia (Noun)

Meaning

Large genus of coarse gummy herbs of western North and Central America.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • The genus Grindelia is a diverse group of flowering plants native to western North and Central America, known for their coarse and gummy texture.
  • Grindelia is a large genus comprising over 60 species, many of which are popular in horticulture for their showy yellow or white daisy-like flowers.
  • Taxonomy studies have helped identify Grindelia as a distinct genus within the family Asteraceae, sharing characteristics with other members of the tribe Heliantheae.
  • The leaves of plants in the genus Grindelia are often sticky with glandular hairs, leading to their common description as coarse and gummy herbs.
  • Research on Grindelia has expanded our understanding of the ecological importance of this genus in western North and Central America, particularly their role as food sources for pollinators.

Synonyms

  • Grindelia

Hypernyms

  • Asterid Dicot Genus
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