Solidago nana facts for kids
Solidago nana is a cool plant from North America. It's often called baby goldenrod or dwarf goldenrod because it's a smaller type of goldenrod. This plant is part of the sunflower family, which means it's related to sunflowers and daisies!
Quick facts for kids Solidago nana |
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Solidago
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nana
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Synonymy
Aster nanus (Nutt.) Kuntze
Solidago nivea Rydb. Solidago simplex ssp. simplex var. nana (Nutt.) Ringius Solidago humilis var. nana (Nutt.) A.Gray Solidago purshii var. nana (Nutt.) Farwell Solidago glutinosa var. nana (Nutt.) Cronq. Solidago spathulata var. nana (Nutt.) Cronq. |
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What is Baby Goldenrod?
Baby goldenrod is a type of plant that lives for many years. It's known as a perennial herb. This means it doesn't die after one growing season but comes back year after year.
How Does it Grow?
This plant can grow up to 50 centimeters (about 20 inches) tall. It spreads out using special underground stems called rhizomes. These rhizomes help new plants pop up nearby, making the plant patch bigger over time.
What Do Its Leaves and Flowers Look Like?
The leaves of the baby goldenrod are long and narrow, especially near the bottom of the stem. They can be up to 10 centimeters (about 4 inches) long. As you look higher up the stem, the leaves get smaller and smaller.
When it blooms, one baby goldenrod plant can make as many as 100 small, bright yellow flowers. These tiny flowers grow together in a big, flat-topped bunch at the very top of the plant. It looks like a beautiful golden crown!
Where Does Baby Goldenrod Live?
This plant is native to the western parts of the United States. It loves to grow in dry places like deserts and on the sides of mountains.
States Where You Can Find It
You can find baby goldenrod in several states, from the Rocky Mountains all the way to the Great Basin. These states include:
It's a tough little plant that thrives in these sunny, often dry, environments.
