Bog Goldenrod Solidago uliginosa (formerly Solidago purshii)
Other common names:
Marsh Goldenrod Other scientific names: Solidago purshii, Solidago humilis, Solidago jejunifolia, Solidago neglecta French names:
Verge d'or des marais Family: Composite Family (Asteraceae) Group: Goldenrods Distinctive features:
Grows in wet areas (bogs). Flowers in a tight tall clump at top of stem. Clasping leaves. Similar species: • Houghton's Goldenrod (Solidago houghtonii) - flowers are grouped at the top of the stem and are large. • Ohio Goldenrod (Solidago ohioensis) - flowers are grouped at the top of the stem. • Stout Goldenrod (Solidago squarrosa) - not in bogs. Flowers: Summer, Autumn; Yellow; Indistinguishable parts (petals); Yellow. Habitat: Wet Areas; Bogs. Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 452 Peterson's Field Guide to Wildflowers: 194 ROM Field Guide to Wildflowers of Ontario: 185 Native/Non-native:
Native Status:
common, in bogs and fens.
Photographs:
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