Solidago simplex explained

Solidago simplex, the Mt. Albert goldenrod or sticky goldenrod, is a North American plant species in the genus Solidago of the family Asteraceae. It is widespread across much of Canada, parts of the United States, and northeastern Mexico.[1] [2]

Description

Solidago simplex is a perennial herb up to 80 cm (32 inches) tall, with a branching underground caudex. One plant system can produce as many as 10 stems. Leaves are long and narrow, up to 16 cm (6.6 inches) long, produced on the stem as well as at the base. One stem can sometimes produce as many as 150 small yellow flower heads, each with 7-16 ray florets surrounding 6-31 disc florets.[3]

Varieties

At least eight varieties of the species may be recognised:[1] [2] [3]

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://bonap.net/MapGallery/State/Solidago%20simplex.png Biota of North America Program 2014 state-level distribution map
  2. http://swbiodiversity.org/seinet/taxa/index.php?taxon=508&taxauthid=1 SEINet Southwestern Biodiversity, Arizona chapter, Solidago simplex Kunth, Mt. Albert goldenrod
  3. http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=1&taxon_id=250067572 Flora of North America, Solidago simplex Kunth 1818. Sticky goldenrod