Bog Goldenrod Solidago uliginosa (formerly Solidago purshii)

Other common names: Marsh Goldenrod Other scientific names: Solidago purshii, Solidago humilis, Solidago jejunifolia, Solidago neglecta French names: Verge d'or des marais Family: Composite Family (Asteraceae) Group: Goldenrods Distinctive features: Grows in wet areas (bogs). Flowers in a tight tall clump at top of stem. Clasping leaves. Similar species:   •   Houghton's Goldenrod (Solidago houghtonii) - flowers are grouped at the top of the stem and are large.   •   Ohio Goldenrod (Solidago ohioensis) - flowers are grouped at the top of the stem.   •   Stout Goldenrod (Solidago squarrosa) - not in bogs. Flowers: Summer, Autumn;  Yellow;  Indistinguishable parts (petals);  Yellow. Habitat: Wet Areas;  Bogs. Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 452    Peterson's Field Guide to Wildflowers: 194    ROM Field Guide to Wildflowers of Ontario: 185    Native/Non-native: Native Status: common, in bogs and fens. For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers Photographs: 200 photographs available, of which 14 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS. Range Map is at the bottom of the page

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