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grindelia
[ grin-dee-lee-uh, -deel-yuh ]
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
/ ɡrɪnˈdiːlɪə /
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, Americanism; 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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Example Sentences
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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