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Grindelia stricta

Grindelia stricta DC.

Oregon Gumweed

Asteraceae (Aster Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: grst3

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb , Subshrub
Size Notes: Up to about 6 feet tall, often much shorter.
Fruit: Fruit is a cypsela (pl. cypselae). Though technically incorrect, the fruit is often referred to as an achene.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Aug , Sep

Distribution

USA: AK , CA , OR , WA
Canada: BC

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:		FACW	FACW							FACW

This information is derived from: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. (2023). 2022 National Wetland Plant List, version 3.6. U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS. https://wetland-plants.usace.army.mil/. Click here for map of regions.

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:

NPSOT - Williamson County Chapter - Georgetown, TX

Web Reference

Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) Calflora

Additional resources

USDA: Find Grindelia stricta in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Grindelia stricta in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Grindelia stricta

Metadata

Record Modified: 0000-00-00
Research By: TWC Staff

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