Solidago juliae facts for kids

Solidago juliae, also known as Julia's goldenrod, is a beautiful plant with bright yellow flowers. It grows naturally in parts of central and western Texas, southern Arizona, and in the Mexican states of Chihuahua, Coahuila, and Nuevo León. You can often find this plant in grassy areas, woodlands, and near freshwater shores.

What Does Julia's Goldenrod Look Like?

Julia's goldenrod is a tall plant. It can grow as high as 250 centimeters (which is about 100 inches or 8 and a third feet) tall! A single plant can produce many yellow flower heads, sometimes as many as 950. These flowers grow together in a large, showy cluster called a panicle at the very top of the plant.

The Flowers Up Close

Each flower head is actually made up of two types of tiny flowers. There are usually 9 to 15 "ray florets," which are the petal-like parts that stick out. In the center, there are 5 to 9 "disc florets," which are the small, tightly packed flowers.

Who Is Julia's Goldenrod Named After?

This special plant is named after Julia Wells Nesom.