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Family: Asteraceae
silver-rod, more...
[Solidago bicolor var. concolor L., more ]
Etymology: Solidago: from Latin solido, meaning "to make whole or heal" and a reference to the supposed, medicinal qualities of these plants
Plants: erect, perennial, 4"-40" tall forb with all parts densely hairy Leaves: hairy on both sides, elliptical, upper leaves obviously smaller Flowers: head with 7-14 cream rays; bracts (phyllaries) narrowly rounded, yellowish; inflorescence a 10" long, narrow, branched, longer than wide cluster; blooms Aug.-Oct. Fruits: smooth dry seed on fluffy pappus Habitat: dry; woods, meadows; in rocky soil Conservation Status: Native |
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