Other common names:
Spreading Goldenrod Family: Composite Family (Asteraceae) Group: Goldenrods Distinctive features:
Ridged stem, very rough leaves. Similar species: • Rough-stemmed Goldenrod (Solidago rugosa) - has both a rough stem and rough leaves. Flowers: Summer, Autumn; Yellow; Indistinguishable parts (petals) Height:
Up to 2 m (5 ft) Stem:
Ridged. Books often refer to it as 4-sided, but this is misleading; the stem is not 4-sided but rather is ridged. Habitat: Wet Areas; Damp, wet areas. Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 446 Peterson's Field Guide to Wildflowers: 196 Native/Non-native:
Native Status:
common.
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