Grindelia squarrosa (Pursh) Dunal var. squarrosa

Locations ofGrindelia squarrosa (Pursh) Dunal var. squarrosa in Virginia

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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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