gum plant

Overview

Gum plant (Grindelia lanceolata) is an amazing species with a wide range of medicinal, agricultural, and environmental uses. It is a low-growing, long-lived evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 feet tall. The gum plant produces showy yellow-white flowers in the late spring and summer, and its fragrant yellow-green foliage exudes a gummy, lemon-scented sap. It is commonly used for its medicinal properties as a topical treatment for skin irritations, and is a powerful anti-oxidant. Its nutritional value is unrivaled due to its high levels of compounds such as terpenes, flavonoids, and fatty acids. Additionally, it makes for an attractive specimen and is a great choice for hedges, wildlife habitats, and windscreens. All in all, gum plant is a species that will surely bring beauty and life to your garden.

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