grindelia
[ grin-dee-lee-uh, -deel-yuh ]
/ grɪnˈdi li ə, -ˈdil yə /
noun
any of various composite plants of the genus Grindelia, comprising the gumweeds.
the dried leaves and tops of certain species of this plant, used in medicine.
Origin of grindelia
Words nearby grindelia
grind house,
grind in,
grind on,
grind rock,
grind to a halt,
grindelia,
grindelwald,
grinder,
grindery,
grindhouse,
grinding
British Dictionary definitions for grindelia
grindelia
/ (ɡrɪnˈdiːlɪə) /
noun
any coarse plant of the American genus Grindelia, having yellow daisy-like flower heads: family Asteraceae (composites)
See also gum plant
the dried leaves and tops of certain species of these plants, used in tonics and sedatives
Word Origin for grindelia
C19: named after David Hieronymus
Grindel (1777–1836), Russian botanist