Family: Asteraceae/ Aster/ Daisy/ Sunflower
Ecology/ Botany:
This perennial grows in dry climatic regions in clearings, sandy floodplains, or forest openings of Ponderosa Pine and Interior Douglas Fir zones.
Medicinal/ Traditional/ Other Uses:
It helps clear excess water from the body via the urinary system as a diuretic. The flower essence is said to nurture, heal and seal energetic leaks, and provide security and warmth. Syilx (Okanagan) people have used this plant as medicine for kidney ailments and venereal diseases, and Secwepemc (Shuswap) people as a treatment for dandruff.
References/ Other useful links:
E-FLORA BC: ELECTRONIC ATLAS OF THE FLORA OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
https://www.drterrywillard.com/gaillardia-flower-essence/
Parish, Coupe, Lloyd. 1996. Plants of Southern Interior British Columbia. B. C. Ministry of Forests and Lone Pine Publishing.