grindelia

[grin-dee-lee-uh, -deel-yuh]

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noun

any of various composite plants of the genus Grindelia, comprising the gumweeds.
the dried leaves and tops of certain species of this plant, used in medicine.

grindelia

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noun

any coarse plant of the American genus Grindelia, having yellow daisy-like flower heads: family Asteraceae (composites) See also gum plant
the dried leaves and tops of certain species of these plants, used in tonics and sedatives

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Word History and Origins

Origin of grindelia¹

1880–85, named after D.H. Grindel (1777–1836), Russian scientist; -ia

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Word History and Origins

Origin of grindelia¹

C19: named after David Hieronymus Grindel (1777–1836), Russian botanist

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Any of the following plants may be made into a tea and used as a wash: Grindelia, manzanita, wild peony, California holly, and Rhamnus Purshiania, or Californica.

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The other plants referred to by Dr. Bard are the Rhamnus, or Cascara sagrada, and the Grindelia.

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Grindelia hirsutula, Hook. and Arn., is a pretty species, flowering in early summer upon hill-slopes.

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Syn.—Grindelia robusta, var. angustifolia, Gray.

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Another remedy is fluid extract grindelia robusta, one dram to four ounces of water.

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grind Grindelwald

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