A genus of sticky-leaved plants native to western North America, sometimes used in traditional medicine.
Named after a person (likely a botanist or naturalist), using the Latinized scientific naming convention. The specific genus name honors a historical figure, following Carl Linnaeus's binomial nomenclature system.
Grindelia plants are so sticky and resinous that they look like they're covered in glue—Native Americans discovered they could be used for skin problems, which is why you might find 'grindelia' listed as an ingredient in herbal remedies.
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