1. A genus of North American plants of the daisy family, known for their sticky, resinous flower buds and leaves, sometimes used in herbal medicine.
Usage: botanical term; often used in herbal and traditional medicine contexts

Examples

• Grindelia is native to the western United States and Mexico.
• The sticky resin on grindelia flowers gives the plant its common name, gumweed.
• Herbalists have traditionally used grindelia to support respiratory health.
• Grindelia species are easily recognized by their viscous, gummy flower buds.
• The botanical genus grindelia includes several species adapted to dry climates.