Asteraceae Grindelia squarrosa (Pursh) Dunal
Curlycup Gumweed
Blackfoot - Drug, Liver Aid
Use documented by:
Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 32
View all documented uses for
Grindelia squarrosa (Pursh) Dunal
Scientific name: Grindelia squarrosa (Pursh) Dunal
USDA symbol: GRSQS2 (
View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Curlycup Gumweed
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Blackfoot
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Liver Aid
Notes: Infusion taken for the 'liver.'
RECRD: 45265 id: 16207