Solidago arguta
| Solidago arguta | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Solidago |
| Species: | S. arguta |
| Binomial name | |
| Solidago arguta Aiton | |
Solidago arguta, commonly called forest goldenrod, is a species of flowering plant native to eastern North America. It is primarily found in areas of woodland openings, such as outcrops or clearings. Solidago arguta can be distinguished from similar goldenrods by its combination of dark maroon stems, lightly pubescent to hairless leaves, and broad lower leaves that taper to their base. It produces yellow heads of flowers in late summer and fall. [1]
Solidago arguta is a widespread, variable species with three variates named:[2]
- Solidago arguta var. arguta - With hairless achenes; native to the Appalachian Mountains and the Northeast
- Solidago arguta var. boottii - With pubescent achenes and leaves; native to the Ozark Mountains and the Gulf Coastal Plain
- Solidago arguta var. caroliniana - With pubescent achenes and hairless leaves; native across the Southeastern United States