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Curlycup Gumweed
Sunflower Family : Asteraceae
Latin Name : Grindelia squarrosa
Longevity : Perennial
Season : Warm
Origin : Native
Value : Wildlife – poor
Livestock -poor
Remarks :
Sometimes confused with "Saw-leaf daisy",
Prionnopsis ciliata. The common name comes from
the resinous sap and curling bracts that occur on the
flowering head. Growth 1– 3 feet, has a deep root
system, giving it good drought resistance. Livestock
find it unpalatable, due to the tannins and resins it
contains. Occurs on disturbed sites and roadsides, in
dry soils. Many Great Plains tribes used this plant
for various medicinal purposes, including : treatment
of coughs, colds, stomach aches, liver disorders,
snow-blindness and as a wash for saddle sores.
Source: USDA-NRCS
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