Solidago spathulata

Solidago spathulata
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Solidago
Species: S. spathulata
Binomial name
Solidago spathulata
Synonyms[1]

Solidago spathulata, the coast goldenrod[2] or dune goldenrod,[3] is a North American species of goldenrod in the sunflower family. It is native to the Pacific Coastal regions of the United States, in the states of Oregon and California.[4][3]

Solidago spathulata is perennial herb up to 50 cm (20 inches) tall with a branching underground caudex. One plant can produce as many as 100 small yellow flower heads in a branching array. The species grows on coastal sand dunes and on hillsides overlooking the Pacific.[2]

References

  1. ↑ The Plant List, Solidago spathulata DC.
  2. 1 2 Flora of North America, Solidago spathulata de Candolle 1836. Coast goldenrod
  3. 1 2 Calflora taxon report, University of California, Solidago spathulata DC., Dune goldenrod
  4. ↑ Biota of North America Program 2014 county distribution map


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