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grindelia

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

noun

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


grindelia

/ ɡrɪnˈdiːlɪə /

noun

  1. any coarse plant of the American genus Grindelia, having yellow daisy-like flower heads: family Asteraceae (composites) See also gum plant
  2. the dried leaves and tops of certain species of these plants, used in tonics and sedatives
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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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.

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

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

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

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

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