Solidago petiolaris facts for kids

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Scientific classification
Genus:	Solidago
Species:	petiolaris
Synonyms
Aster lindheimeranus (Scheele) Kuntze Aster petiolaris (Aiton) Kuntze Solidago angusta Torr. & A.Gray Solidago lindheimeriana Scheele Solidago milleriana Mack. ex Small Solidago squarrulosa (Torr. & A.Gray) Alph.Wood Solidago wardii Britton

Solidago petiolaris is a North American species of goldenrod commonly called the downy ragged goldenrod. It is native to the United States and Mexico, in every coastal state from Texas to North Carolina, inland as far as southern Illinois, southern Nebraska, northeastern New Mexico, and Coahuila. Its preferred habitat is sandy areas.

Solidago petiolaris is a perennial herb up to 150 cm (5 feet) tall. One plant can produces 190 or more small yellow flower heads in late summer through fall.

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