Grass-leaved Goldenrod
Euthamia graminifolia (formerly Solidago graminifolia) |
Other common names:
Flat Top Goldenrod, Flat-topped Bushy Goldenrod, Lance-leaved Goldenrod

Other scientific names:
Solidago graminifolia, Chrysocoma graminifolia, Solidago lanceolata, Solidago nuttallii

Family:
Composite Family (Asteraceae)

Group:
Goldenrods

Distinctive features:
Narrow leaves.

Similar species:
Rush Aster (Symphyotrichum boreale) - Leaves narrow, grows in bogs, is an Aster.
Viscid Grass-leaved Goldenrod (Euthamia gymnospermoides) - Narrow leaves, rare.

Flowers:
Summer, Autumn; Yellow; Indistinguishable parts (petals); Yellow.

Leaves:
Narrow.

Height:
Up to 1 m (4 ft)

Habitat:
Fields and Open Areas, Wet Areas; Open fields - most soil.

Books:
Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 450
Peterson's Field Guide to Wildflowers: 202
ROM Field Guide to Wildflowers of Ontario: 167

Native/Non-native:
Native

Status:
Very common.

Photographs:
190 photographs available, of which 11 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.

Range Map is at the bottom of the page
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