Curlycup Gumweed
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Curlycup Gumweed
grindelia squarrosa
Curlycup Gumweed is a bright and cheerful flower that loves to grow in sunny places! Its curly petals and sticky leaves make it a favorite for bees and butterflies.
Habitat: Curlycup Gumweed typically lives in open fields, roadsides, and disturbed areas across North America.
Appearance
The Curlycup Gumweed has bright yellow, daisy-like flowers that bloom from sticky, resinous buds. Its unique curled leaf-like structures, called phyllaries, cup the base of each flower head. The plant has stiff, branched stems and rough, toothed green leaves.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyAsteraceaeGenusGrindelia
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Interesting facts
Its name 'curlycup' comes from the unique curled bracts under its flowers.
Native Americans once used its resin to make traditional cough remedies.
The 'gum' on its flower buds feels like chewing gum to the touch!
This resilient plant is often one of the first to grow in disturbed areas.
Special abilities
Ability
Sticky Shield
Curlycup Gumweed has sticky resin on its buds that helps protect it from hungry insects and disease.
Ability
Drought Dynamo
Curlycup Gumweed can thrive in dry, tough soils, making it a super survivor where other plants struggle.
Ability
Gum Power
Its unique resin helps seal in moisture and protect its flowers from harsh sunlight in open, sunny places.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-100 cm
- Spread
- 30-60 cm
- Flower Size
- 2-6 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer-fall
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Biennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
European honey bee
Apis mellifera
Collects nectar and pollen from flowers.
pollinates
Monarch butterfly
Danaus plexippus
Feeds on nectar during its long migrations.
eaten by
White-tailed deer
Odocoileus virginianus
May browse on its leaves, especially young plants.
pollinates
Common eastern bumblebee
Bombus impatiens
Busy visitor, collecting pollen and nectar.
Traits
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Also known as
CurlycupGumweedStickyweed
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Safety
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Curlycup Gumweed?
30-100 cm
How wide does Curlycup Gumweed spread?
30-60 cm
How big are the flowers on Curlycup Gumweed?
2-6 cm
When does Curlycup Gumweed bloom?
Summer-fall
Is Curlycup Gumweed edible?
No
Is Curlycup Gumweed toxic?
Mild
What is Curlycup Gumweed's lifecycle?
Biennial
How is Curlycup Gumweed pollinated?
Insect
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