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Grindelia stricta var. platyphylla
Grindelia stricta DC. var. platyphylla (Greene) M.A. Lane
Oregon Gumweed
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Synonym(s): Grindelia latifolia, Grindelia latifolia ssp. platyphylla, Grindelia latifolia var. platyphylla, Grindelia stricta ssp. venulosa
USDA Symbol: GRSTP2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Size Notes: Up to about 3 feet tall.
Fruit: Fruit is a cypsela (pl. cypselae). Though technically incorrect, the fruit is often referred to as an achene.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Distribution
USA: CAFind Seed or Plants
Find seed sources for this species at the Native Seed Network.
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Santa Barbara Botanic Garden - Santa Barbara, CA
Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR
Web Reference
Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) CalfloraWebref 36 - Jepson eFlora (2019) The Jepson Herbarium, University of California, Berkeley
Additional resources
USDA: Find Grindelia stricta var. platyphylla in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Grindelia stricta var. platyphylla in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Grindelia stricta var. platyphylla
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-12-27Research By: TWC Staff