Solidago leiocarpa explained

Solidago leiocarpa, common name Cutler's alpine goldenrod, is a plant species native to mountainous portions of Québec, northern New England, and northern New York State.[1] It is generally found at elevations over 800 m (2400 feet).[2]

Solidago leiocarpa is closely related to the more widespread S. multiradiata, distinguished by the shape of the phyllaries surrounding the flower heads. Solidago leiocarpais a perennial herb up to 35 cm (14 inches) tall. One plant can have as many as 160 small yellow flower heads in a flat-topped or conical array.[2]

Notes and References

  1. http://bonap.net/MapGallery/County/Solidago%20leiocarpa.png Biota of North America Program 2014 county distribution map
  2. http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=1&taxon_id=250067553 Flora of North America, Solidago leiocarpa, vol 20 p 111.