Solidago leiocarpa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Solidago leiocarpa |
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Solidago
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leiocarpa
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Solidago leiocarpa, also known as Cutler's alpine goldenrod,' is a special kind of plant. It is a wild flower that grows in certain cold, high places. This plant is known for its bright yellow flowers.
What is Cutler's Alpine Goldenrod?
Cutler's alpine goldenrod is a type of Solidago plant. It is often called a "goldenrod" because of its many small, golden-yellow flowers. This plant is a perennial herb. This means it lives for more than two years and has soft stems, not woody ones like a tree.
Where Does It Grow?
This goldenrod loves to live in the mountains! You can find Solidago leiocarpa in high places. It grows in the mountains of Québec in Canada. You can also find it in northern New England and northern New York State in the United States. It usually grows at elevations higher than 800 meters (about 2,400 feet). That's pretty high up!
What Does It Look Like?
Solidago leiocarpa can grow up to 35 centimeters (about 14 inches) tall. Each plant can have many small yellow flower heads. Sometimes there are as many as 160 of these tiny flowers! They grow together in a group that looks flat on top or shaped like a cone. This plant is very similar to another goldenrod called S. multiradiata. The main difference is the shape of the small leaf-like parts around their flower heads.
