Willamette Valley Gumweed

Willamette Valley gumweed is a perennial herb native to wet meadows, marsh edges, and moist prairies of the Pacific Northwest. It is characterized by bright, late-summer clusters of cheerful yellow, daisy-like flowers that provide important nectar and pollen resources for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. The leaves are typically narrow, toothed to nearly entire, and covered in glandular hairs that exude a gummy substance. Ecologically, gumweed plays a role in sustaining late-season pollinators and contributes to the diversity of wetland and riparian plant communities, while its tolerance for moist soils makes it valuable in restoration plantings.