Coastal Gumweed

Grindelia integrifolia

• Description: Perennial herb with fuzzy stems. Toothed leaves are resin-dotted. Bright yellow flowers are subtended by bracts that are covered in a white, sticky latex or ‘gum’.
• Habitat: Beaches, rocky shores, salt marches, coastal bluffs, and roadsides.
• Harvest: Flowers bloom in late summer, and can be harvested at any time.
• Use: The flowers are anti-spasmodic and are an excellent expectorant.
• Fun Fact:  The resin has a delicious spicy-sweet smell, like incense. Pairs well with Yarrow for a colorful late-season display.