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Solidago L.
goldenrod
       
Symbol:   SOLID  
Group:   Dicot  
Family:   Asteraceae  
Duration:    
Growth Habit:    
Native Status:  
None



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 Photo of Solidago L.
Jennifer Anderson. United States, IA, Scott Co., Davenport, Nahant Marsh. 2001. Usage Requirements.
 
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Images:
Solidago L.

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Distribution:
Solidago L.

 
Distribution Map Legend

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USA (AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY), USA+ (PR), CAN (AB, BC, LB, MB, NB, NF, NS, NT, NU, ON, PE, QC, SK, YT), FRA (SPM)
 

Related Taxa:
Solidago L.

View 477 genera in Asteraceae or click below on a thumbnail map or name for species profiles.
Distribution of Solidago albopilosa E.L. Braun. . Image Available.
Solidago albopilosa
whitehair goldenrod
Distribution of Solidago altiplanities C.E.S. Taylor & R.J. Taylor. .
Solidago altiplanities
high plains goldenrod
Distribution of Solidago altissima L.. . Image Available.
Solidago altissima
Canada goldenrod
Distribution of Solidago arguta Aiton. . Image Available.
Solidago arguta
Atlantic goldenrod
Distribution of Solidago ×asperula Desf. (pro sp.) [rugosa × sempervirens]. .
Solidago ×asperula
Distribution of Solidago auriculata Shuttlw. ex S.F. Blake. .
Solidago auriculata
eared goldenrod
Distribution of Solidago ×bartramiana Fernald (pro sp.) [canadensis × uliginosa]. .
Solidago ×bartramiana
Distribution of Solidago ×beaudryi B. Boivin [rugosa × uliginosa]. .
Solidago ×beaudryi
Distribution of Solidago bicolor L.. . Image Available.
Solidago bicolor
white goldenrod
Distribution of Solidago brachyphylla Chapm. ex Torr. & A. Gray. .
Solidago brachyphylla
Dixie goldenrod
Distribution of Solidago buckleyi Torr. & A. Gray. .
Solidago buckleyi
Buckley's goldenrod
Distribution of Solidago caesia L.. . Image Available.
Solidago caesia
wreath goldenrod
Distribution of Solidago calcicola Fernald. .
Solidago calcicola
limestone goldenrod
Distribution of Solidago californica Nutt.. .
Solidago californica
California goldenrod
Distribution of Solidago canadensis L.. . Image Available.
Solidago canadensis
Canada goldenrod
Distribution of Solidago curtisii Torr. & A. Gray. . Image Available.
Solidago curtisii
mountain decumbent goldenrod
Distribution of Solidago cutleri Fernald. . Image Available.
Solidago cutleri
Cutler's alpine goldenrod
Distribution of Solidago deamii Fernald. .
Solidago deamii
Deam's goldenrod
Distribution of Solidago discoidea Elliot. .
Solidago discoidea
rayless mock goldenrod
Distribution of Solidago erecta Pursh. . Image Available.
Solidago erecta
showy goldenrod
Distribution of Solidago ×erskinei B. Boivin [canadensis × sempervirens]. .
Solidago ×erskinei
Distribution of Solidago fistulosa Mill.. . Image Available.
Solidago fistulosa
pine barren goldenrod
Distribution of Solidago flaccidifolia Small. .
Solidago flaccidifolia
mountain goldenrod
Distribution of Solidago flexicaulis L.. . Image Available.
Solidago flexicaulis
zigzag goldenrod
Distribution of Solidago gattingeri Chapm. ex A. Gray. . Image Available.
Solidago gattingeri
Gattinger's goldenrod
Distribution of Solidago gigantea Aiton. . Image Available.
Solidago gigantea
giant goldenrod
Distribution of Solidago glomerata Michx.. .
Solidago glomerata
clustered goldenrod
Distribution of Solidago gracillima Torr. & A. Gray. .
Solidago gracillima
Virginia goldenrod
Distribution of Solidago guiradonis A. Gray. .
Solidago guiradonis
Guirado goldenrod
Distribution of Solidago hispida Muhl. ex Willd.. . Image Available.
Solidago hispida
hairy goldenrod
Distribution of Solidago juliae G.L. Nesom. .
Solidago juliae
Julia's goldenrod
Distribution of Solidago juncea Aiton. . Image Available.
Solidago juncea
early goldenrod
Distribution of Solidago lancifolia Torr. & A. Gray. .
Solidago lancifolia
lance-leaf goldenrod
Distribution of Solidago latissimifolia Mill.. . Image Available.
Solidago latissimifolia
Elliott's goldenrod
Distribution of Solidago leavenworthii Torr. & A. Gray. .
Solidago leavenworthii
Leavenworth's goldenrod
Distribution of Solidago ludoviciana (A. Gray) Small. .
Solidago ludoviciana
Louisiana goldenrod
Distribution of Solidago macrophylla Pursh. . Image Available.
Solidago macrophylla
largeleaf goldenrod
Distribution of Solidago missouriensis Nutt.. . Image Available.
Solidago missouriensis
Missouri goldenrod
Distribution of Solidago mollis Bartlett. . Image Available.
Solidago mollis
velvety goldenrod
Distribution of Solidago multiradiata Aiton. . Image Available.
Solidago multiradiata
Rocky Mountain goldenrod
Distribution of Solidago nana Nutt.. .
Solidago nana
baby goldenrod
Distribution of Solidago nemoralis Aiton. . Image Available.
Solidago nemoralis
gray goldenrod
Distribution of Solidago odora Aiton. . Image Available.
Solidago odora
anisescented goldenrod
Distribution of Solidago ouachitensis C.E.S. Taylor & R.J. Taylor. .
Solidago ouachitensis
Ouachita Mountain goldenrod
Distribution of Solidago ×ovata Friesner (pro sp.) [sphacelata × ulmifolia]. .
Solidago ×ovata
Distribution of Solidago patula Muhl. ex Willd.. . Image Available.
Solidago patula
roundleaf goldenrod
Distribution of Solidago petiolaris Aiton. . Image Available.
Solidago petiolaris
downy ragged goldenrod
Distribution of Solidago pinetorum Small. . Image Available.
Solidago pinetorum
Small's goldenrod
Distribution of Solidago plumosa Small. .
Solidago plumosa
plumed goldenrod
Distribution of Solidago porteri Small. .
Solidago porteri
Porter's goldenrod
Distribution of Solidago puberula Nutt.. . Image Available.
Solidago puberula
downy goldenrod
Distribution of Solidago pulchra Small. .
Solidago pulchra
Carolina goldenrod
Distribution of Solidago radula Nutt.. . Image Available.
Solidago radula
western rough goldenrod
Distribution of Solidago roanensis Porter. .
Solidago roanensis
Roan Mountain goldenrod
Distribution of Solidago rugosa Mill.. . Image Available.
Solidago rugosa
wrinkleleaf goldenrod
Distribution of Solidago rupestris Raf.. .
Solidago rupestris
rock goldenrod
Distribution of Solidago sciaphila Steele. . Image Available.
Solidago sciaphila
shadowy goldenrod
Distribution of Solidago sempervirens L.. . Image Available.
Solidago sempervirens
seaside goldenrod
Distribution of Solidago shortii Torr. & A. Gray. . Image Available.
Solidago shortii
Short's goldenrod
Distribution of Solidago simplex Kunth. . Image Available.
Solidago simplex
Mt. Albert goldenrod
Distribution of Solidago simulans Fernald. .
Solidago simulans
fall goldenrod
Distribution of Solidago speciosa Nutt.. . Image Available.
Solidago speciosa
showy goldenrod
Distribution of Solidago spectabilis (D.C. Eaton) A. Gray. .
Solidago spectabilis
Nevada goldenrod
Distribution of Solidago sphacelata Raf.. . Image Available.
Solidago sphacelata
autumn goldenrod
Distribution of Solidago spithamaea M.A. Curtis. .
Solidago spithamaea
Blue Ridge goldenrod
Distribution of Solidago squarrosa Nutt.. . Image Available.
Solidago squarrosa
stout goldenrod
Distribution of Solidago stricta Aiton. . Image Available.
Solidago stricta
wand goldenrod
Distribution of Solidago tortifolia Elliot. . Image Available.
Solidago tortifolia
twistleaf goldenrod
Distribution of Solidago uliginosa Nutt.. . Image Available.
Solidago uliginosa
bog goldenrod
Distribution of Solidago ×ulmicaesia Friesner [caesia × ulmifolia]. .
Solidago ×ulmicaesia
Distribution of Solidago ulmifolia Muhl. ex Willd.. . Image Available.
Solidago ulmifolia
elmleaf goldenrod
Distribution of Solidago velutina DC.. .
Solidago velutina
threenerve goldenrod
Distribution of Solidago verna M.A. Curtis ex Torr. & A. Gray. .
Solidago verna
springflowering goldenrod
Distribution of Solidago villosicarpa LeBlond. .
Solidago villosicarpa
hairy-seed goldenrod
Distribution of Solidago wrightii A. Gray. . Image Available.
Solidago wrightii
Wright's goldenrod
Plant is native (blue) Native   Plant is introduced Introduced
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Classification:
Solidago L.

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Kingdom Plantae – Plants
Subkingdom Tracheobionta – Vascular plants
Superdivision Spermatophyta – Seed plants
Division Magnoliophyta – Flowering plants
Class Magnoliopsida – Dicotyledons
Subclass Asteridae
Order Asterales
Family Asteraceae – Aster family
Genus Solidago L. – goldenrod
 

Wildlife Habitat Values:
Solidago L.

  Large Mammals Small Mammals Water Birds Terrestrial Birds
Source Large Mammals Food Large Mammals Cover Small Mammals Food Small Mammals Cover Water Birds Food Water Birds Cover Terrestrial Birds Food Terrestrial Birds Cover
Martin Minor   Minor       Minor  
Wildlife Habitat Values

 

Martin, A.C., H.S. Zim, and A.L. Nelson. 1951. American wildlife and plants: A guide to wildlife food habits. Dover Publications, New York.

 

More Accounts and Images:
Solidago L.

View photographs from CalPhotos.

View taxonomic account from Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS) for ITIS Taxonomic Serial Number 36223.

View species account and distribution map from Jepson Interchange (University of California - Berkeley).

View 2 propagation protocols from Native Plants Network.
 
 
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