Elmleaf goldenrod facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Elmleaf goldenrod |
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Solidago
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ulmifolia
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| Synonyms< ref>The Plant List, Solidago ulmifolia Muhl. ex Willd. </ref> | |
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The elmleaf goldenrod (Solidago ulmifolia) is a type of goldenrod plant found in North America. It belongs to the sunflower family, just like sunflowers!
You can find this plant growing in parts of Canada, like Ontario and Nova Scotia. It also grows across the eastern and central United States, from states like Maine all the way down to Texas and the Florida Panhandle. This goldenrod likes to live in thin forests and on rocky cliffs. It can even grow in places like the shady edges of lawns or old fields.
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What Does Elmleaf Goldenrod Look Like?
The elmleaf goldenrod is a plant that lives for many years. It can grow up to 120 centimeters (about 4 feet) tall. This plant has a woody part underground called a caudex, which helps it survive.
Each plant can produce many small, bright yellow flowers. Sometimes, one plant can have as many as 150 flower heads! These flowers grow in a large, open, and branching group at the top of the plant. You can usually see them blooming in late summer and into the fall.
Elmleaf Goldenrod Varieties
Scientists recognize two main types, or varieties, of elmleaf goldenrod. These varieties have slight differences in how they look.
Solidago ulmifolia var. palmeri
This variety has stems that are covered in fine hairs. It is mostly found in the Ozarks region of Arkansas and Missouri. You can also find it in Mississippi.
Solidago ulmifolia var. ulmifolia
This variety has smooth stems without hairs. It is much more common and can be found widely across eastern North America.
