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Showy Goldenrod
(Solidago speciosa) |
Other common names:
Noble Goldenrod
Other scientific names:
Solidago rigidiuscula
Family:
Composite Family (Asteraceae)
Group:
Goldenrods
Similar species:
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Stout Goldenrod (Solidago squarrosa)
Flowers:
Summer, Autumn; Yellow; Indistinguishable parts (petals)
Leaves:
Smooth, untoothed.
Habitat:
Forests, Fields and Open Areas; Fields, open forest.
Lifespan:
Perennial.
Books:
Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 452
Peterson's Field Guide to Wildflowers: 198
Native/Non-native:
Native
Status:
Rare and threatened.
Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: : showy
See Also:
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Goldenrod & Ragweed, from The Monday Garden, by Sue Sweeney
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Goldenrod, Ragweed and Mugwort, from The Monday Garden, by Sue Sweeney
Photographs:
31 photographs available, of which 5 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.
Range Map is at the bottom of the page
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Range map for Showy Goldenrod (Solidago speciosa)
PLEASE NOTE: A coloured Province or State means this species occurs somewhere in that Province/State.
The entire Province/State is coloured, regardless of where in that Province/State it occurs.
(Range map provided courtesy of the USDA website
and is displayed here in accordance with their
Policies)
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