Grindelia squarrosa (Pursh) Dunal var. squarrosa
Detail
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Botanical Name
- Grindelia squarrosa (Pursh) Dunal var. squarrosa
- Common Name
- Curly-top Gumweed, Curly-cup Gumweed
- Synonym(s)
- Grindelia squarrosa (Pursh) Dunal
- Flora of Virginia Name/Status
- in Taxa Not Treated: Waifs
- Comments
- Native to the Great Plains and widely introduced in the upper Midwest and northeastern states, perhaps through frequent planting for its medicinal properties.
- Habitat
- Dry roadsides and pastures; a rather rare introduction; sw Virginia and, historically, Fairfax County.
- Native Status
- Introduced
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