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A name given to several resinous-glandular composite plants of California, esp. to the species of Grindelia, Hemizonia, and Madia.

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  1. n. A name given to several resinous-glandular composite plants of California, esp. to the species of Grindelia, Hemizonia, and Madia.
  2. n. any of various resinous glandular plants of the genus Madia; of western North and South America
  3. n. any of various western American plants of the genus Grindelia having resinous leaves and stems formerly used medicinally; often poisonous to livestock
  4. A name given to several resinous-glandular composite plants of California, esp. to the species of Grindelia, Hemizonia, and Madia.
  5. A name given to several resinous-glandular composite plants ofCalifornia, esp. to the species of Grindelia, Hemizonia, and Madia.
  6. n any of various resinous glandular plants of the genus Madia; of western North and South America n any of various western American plants of the genus Grindelia having resinous leaves and stems formerly used medicinally; often poisonous to livestock