Western flat topped goldenrod facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Western flat topped goldenrod |
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Euthamia
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occidentalis
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Euthamia occidentalis is a type of flowering plant. People often call it the western flat topped goldenrod, western goldentop, or western goldenrod. It belongs to the Asteraceae family, which includes plants like sunflowers and daisies.
Where It Grows: Distribution of Western Goldenrod
This plant is very common in western North America. You can find it in places like British Columbia and Alberta in Canada. It also grows across the Western United States, from the Pacific Ocean all the way to states like Montana, Nebraska, and New Mexico. It even grows down in Baja California in Mexico.
Western goldenrod loves water! You will most likely find it near wet areas. This includes wetlands, ditches, and marshes.
What It Looks Like: Description of Western Goldenrod
Euthamia occidentalis is a bushy plant that lives for many years. It has lots of green stems. As the stems get older, they turn a dull brownish-green color. The plant also has many small green leaves.
One of its most noticeable features is its flowers. It produces many yellowish clusters of flowers. These bright flowers give it the "goldenrod" part of its name.
