Solidago spathulata

Solidago spathulata
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Solidago
Species:
S. spathulata
Binomial name
Solidago spathulata
Synonyms[1]
Synonymy
  • Aster candollei Kuntze 1891 not Harv. 1865
  • Homopappus spathulatus (DC.) Nutt.
  • Solidago simplex var. spathulata (DC.) Cronquist
  • Solidago spiciformis Torr. & A.Gray

Solidago spathulata, the coast goldenrod[2] or dune goldenrod,[3] is a North American species of goldenrod in the family Asteraceae.

Description

Solidago spathulata is perennial herb up to 80 centimetres (31 in) tall[4] with a branching underground caudex. One plant can produce a branching array of as many as 100 yellow flower heads,[2] each about 6 millimetres (1⁄4 in) across and with about 8 rays.[4]

  • Basal leaves
    Basal leaves
  • Flowers
    Flowers

Similar species

It resemble S. multiradiata, which replaces it in montane regions and has bristles on its leaf stalks.[4]

Distribution and habitat

It is native to the Pacific Coastal regions of the United States, in the states of Oregon and California.[5][3] It grows on coastal sand dunes and hillsides.[2]

References

  1. ^ The Plant List, Solidago spathulata DC.
  2. ^ a b c Flora of North America, Solidago spathulata de Candolle 1836. Coast goldenrod
  3. ^ a b Calflora taxon report, University of California, Solidago spathulata DC., Dune goldenrod
  4. ^ a b c Spellenberg, Richard (2001) [1979]. National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Wildflowers: Western Region (rev ed.). Knopf. pp. 398–399. ISBN 978-0-375-40233-3.
  5. ^ Biota of North America Program 2014 county distribution map


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