Grindelia decumbens explained

Grindelia decumbens, the reclined gumweed, is a North American species of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. It is native to the southwestern United States, in the States of New Mexico and Colorado.[1]

Grindelia decumbens grows on dry hills and plains, and along streambanks. It is an perennial herb up to 80cm (30inches) tall. The plant usually produces numerous flower heads in open, branching arrays. Each head has 12-24 ray flowers, surrounding a large number of tiny disc flowers.[2]

Notes and References

  1. http://bonap.net/MapGallery/County/Grindelia%20decumbens.png Biota of North America Program 2014 county distribution map
  2. http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=1&taxon_id=250066808 Flora of North America, Grindelia decumbens Greene, 1896.