Solidago flexicaulis L. Solidago latifolia L. Zigzag goldenrod, broad-leaved goldenrod
These goldenrods are native to eastern North America. For a comparison chart of some of the varieties of goldenrods, see Solidago. Identification: Plants are 24-48" (60-121 cm) tall, usually unbranched. Stems tend to be mildly zig-zagged in shape, light green, and mostly smooth. Leaves are alternate, oval, with coarse teeth, 2-5" (5-12 cm) × 1-4" (2.5-10 cm). Leaf petioles (stems) are ¼-1½" (6.3-38 mm) long. The leaves narrow quickly at the base, leaving little “wings” on the petiole. In addition to a flowerhead at the tip of the stem, which is up to 5" (12 cm) long, there are smaller racemes along the upper portion of the stem. Individual flowers are about ¼" (6.3 mm) around. Blooms from July to October. Most goldenrods need a lot of sun, but these tolerate partial sun or shade. Online References:
Solidago flexicaulis at Illinois Wildflowers Solidago flexicaulis at Minnesota Wildflowers Solidago flexicaulis at the Missouri Botanical Garden Solidago flexicaulis at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Solidago flexicaulis on the Connecticut Botanical Society's Connecticut wildflowers site Solidago flexicaulis on eFloras References:
Clemants, Steven; Gracie, Carol, Wildflowers in the Field and Forest, Oxford University Press, 2006, p. 154 9/29/2013 · South Bubble Hike, Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor, Maine 9/29/2013 · South Bubble Hike, Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor, Maine 9/15/2012 · Mt. Wachusett, Princeton, Massachusetts Solidago flexicaulis description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 25 May 2020. © FloraFinder.org. All rights reserved. |
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