Sharp-leaved Goldenrod Solidago arguta

Other common names: Atlantic Goldenrod, Cut-leaved Goldenrod Other scientific names: Solidago harrisii, Solidago muhlenbergii, Solidago vaseyi Family: Composite Family (Asteraceae) Group: Goldenrods Distinctive features: Lower leaves like those of Zigzag Goldenrod. Similar species:   •   Zigzag Goldenrod (Solidago flexicaulis) - leaves similar. Flowers: Summer, Autumn;  Yellow;  Indistinguishable parts (petals);  Yellow; late summer & fall. Habitat: Fields and Open Areas;  Forest & field. Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 446    Peterson's Field Guide to Wildflowers: 192    Native/Non-native: Native Status: Rare and threatened - found at only a few sites in southern Ontario. Notes: Can be confused with Zigzag Goldenrod (Solidago flexicaulis). If you think you have found Sharp-leaved Goldenrod, examine it carefully to see if it in fact Zigzag Goldenrod. For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers Photographs: 39 photographs available, of which 10 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS. Range Map is at the bottom of the page

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