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Stiff Goldenrod (Hard-leaved Goldenrod)
Oligoneuron rigidum (Solidago rigida)
Stiff goldenrod is a common plant in midwestern prairies, but in Connecticut it is endangered.
• Family: Aster (Asteraceae)
• Habitat: open, dry, rocky or sandy areas
• Height: 1-5 feet
• Flower size: small; arranged in flat-topped clusters 3-5 inches across
• Flower color: yellow
• Flowering time: August to September
• Origin: native
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Stiff goldenrod can be identified by the combination of flat-topped flower clusters and rigid, oval leaves on the upper stem. |
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