Solidago spathulata explained

Solidago spathulata, the coast goldenrod or dune goldenrod, is a North American species of goldenrod in the family Asteraceae. It is native to the Pacific Coastal regions of the United States, in the states of Oregon and California.[1] [2]

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.[3]

Notes and References

  1. http://bonap.net/MapGallery/County/Solidago%20spathulata.png Biota of North America Program 2014 county distribution map
  2. http://www.calflora.org/cgi-bin/species_query.cgi?where-taxon=Solidago+spathulata Calflora taxon report, University of California, Solidago spathulata DC., Dune goldenrod
  3. http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=1&taxon_id=250067573 Flora of North America, Solidago spathulata de Candolle 1836. Coast goldenrod