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. See gum plant
   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

Word History and Origins

Origin of grindelia¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of grindelia¹

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

Example Sentences

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

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