Solidago velutina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Solidago velutina |
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| Solidago velutina subsp. sparsiflora | |
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Solidago
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velutina
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Solidago velutina, also known as the threenerve goldenrod or velvety goldenrod, is a type of plant. It grows naturally in Mexico and the western parts of the United States.
You can find this plant in many places. It grows from southwestern Oregon all the way east to the Black Hills in South Dakota. It also grows south into México State, which is in the central part of the Republic of México.
Scientists sometimes group plants in different ways. Recently, they have included some other goldenrod types under S. velutina. These used to be seen as separate species. Now, they are often considered subspecies of Solidago velutina:
- Solidago velutina subsp. californica - Found in California and Oregon.
- Solidago velutina subsp. sparsiflora
Some experts also recognize another type:
- Solidago velutina var. nevadensis
What Does Threenerve Goldenrod Look Like?
The Solidago velutina plant has a group of leaves at its base. This group of leaves is called a rosette. These leaves are still there when the plant flowers.
The leaves get smaller as you go higher up the stem. Each leaf has three clear veins that run from its base almost to its tip. A single plant can grow up to 500 small yellow flower heads. These flowers grow in a large, branching cluster at the very top of the plant.
