Asteraceae Grindelia squarrosa (Pursh) Dunal
Curlycup Gumweed
Sioux - Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid
Use documented by:
Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 32
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Grindelia squarrosa (Pursh) Dunal
Scientific name: Grindelia squarrosa (Pursh) Dunal
USDA symbol: GRSQS2 (
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Common names: Curlycup Gumweed
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Sioux
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Gastrointestinal Aid
Notes: Infusion taken for colic.
RECRD: 45264 id: 16254