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.