Euthamia graminifolia
Euthamia graminifolia, commonly known as Grassland Goldenrod, is a resilient perennial herb native to North American wetlands and meadows. Distinguished by its bright yellow composite flowers and slender, grass-like foliage, this plant plays a vital role in supporting pollinators and holds traditional significance in various regional herbal practices.
- Scientific name: Euthamia graminifolia
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Asterales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asteraceae within the genus Euthamia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Euthamia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a scattered distribution across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence is documented within the territories of Great Britain and Ireland. The species can also be found further north in the Scandinavian countries of Norway and Sweden. Additionally, its range extends into Middle Europe, specifically within the borders of Austria. Together, these locations define the known geographical footprint of Euthamia graminifolia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
Activities
Euthamia graminifolia has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Diuretic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |