Family: Asteraceae
rigid goldenrod, stiff goldenrod
from USDA Plants website
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, 1'-5' tall forb; stems densely hairy; forming clumps
Leaves: stiff, gray-green, rough, oval to oblong, hairy on both side; largest, long-stalked leaves toward the bottom, upper leaves mostly stalkless
Flowers: head with 7-14 yellow rays up to 1/5" long, disk to 1/3" wide; inflorescence 2"-10" wide, dense, flat-topped cluster of rather large heads; blooms July-Oct.
Fruits: dry seed on fluffy pappus
Habitat: full to partial sun; dry to moderate moisture; prairies, woods; in sandy, loamy soil
Conservation Status: Native
Plants: erect, perennial, 1'-5' tall forb; stems densely hairy; forming clumps
Leaves: stiff, gray-green, rough, oval to oblong, hairy on both side; largest, long-stalked leaves toward the bottom, upper leaves mostly stalkless
Flowers: head with 7-14 yellow rays up to 1/5" long, disk to 1/3" wide; inflorescence 2"-10" wide, dense, flat-topped cluster of rather large heads; blooms July-Oct.
Fruits: dry seed on fluffy pappus
Habitat: full to partial sun; dry to moderate moisture; prairies, woods; in sandy, loamy soil
Conservation Status: Native
Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 5, Wetland Indicator = FACU- Atlas of the Wisconsin Prairie and Savanna Flora: by T.S. Cochrane & H.H. Iltis: habitat, distribution infomation / flowering and fruiting times USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos Dan Tenaglia's The Missouri Flora: Fabulous photographs; detailed descriptions; color and leave arrangement key.
