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    Asteraceae

    Plants that are members of the Aster Family (Asteraceae).

    Plant of smooth elm-leaf goldenrod (Solidago delicatula) with yellow flowers.

    A Comprehensive Guide to Smooth Elm-leaf Goldenrod (Solidago delicatula)

    Smooth-Elm Leaf Goldenrod (Solidago delicatula) is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the mid-western and south-central United States. This species is a host to the northern checkerspot (Chlosyne palla) and several moths. Growing from 1.25 feet to 4 feet tall, this species grows along stream banks and… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Smooth Elm-leaf Goldenrod (Solidago delicatula)

    Yellow flowers of southern goldenrod (Solidago conifinis).

    A Comprehensive Guide to Southern Goldenrod (Solidago confinis)

    Southern Goldenrod (Solidago confinis) is a herbaceous perennial that is native in the states of California and Nevada. This species is a host to the northern checkerspot (Chlosyne palla) and several moths. Growing from 1 foot to 7 feet tall, this species grows along stream banks and marshes.… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Southern Goldenrod (Solidago confinis)

    Yellow flowers of buckley's goldenrod (Solidago buckleyi) in a wooded area.

    A Comprehensive Guide to Buckley’s Goldenrod (Solidago buckleyi)

    Buckley’s Goldenrod (Solidago buckleyi) is a herbaceous perennial that is native in the mid-western United States. This species is a host to the baltimore checkerspot (Euphydryas phaeton) and several moths. Growing from 2 feet to 4 feet tall, this species grows in open, rocky woods. The yellow flowers… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Buckley’s Goldenrod (Solidago buckleyi)

    Plant of Dixie Goldenrod (Solidago brachyphylla) in a wooded area.

    A Comprehensive Guide to Dixie Goldenrod (Solidago brachyphylla)

    Dixie Goldenrod (Solidago brachyphylla) is a herbaceous perennial that is native in the southeastern United States. This species is a host to the baltimore checkerspot (Euphydryas phaeton) and several moths. Growing from 1.5 feet to 4 feet tall, this species grows in open oak and pine woodlands. The… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Dixie Goldenrod (Solidago brachyphylla)

    Plant of eared goldenrod (Solidago auriculata) in rocks.

    A Comprehensive Guide to Eared Goldenrod (Solidago auriculata)

    Eared Goldenrod (Solidago auriculata) is a herbaceous perennial that is native in the southeastern United States. This species is a host to the baltimore checkerspot (Euphydryas phaeton) and several moths. Growing from 1.25 feet to 5 feet tall, this species grows in rocky mesic and allivial woods. The… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Eared Goldenrod (Solidago auriculata)

    Alabama goldenrod (Solidago arenicola) in a field.

    A Comprehensive Guide to Alabama Goldenrod (Solidago arenicola)

    Alabama Goldenrod (Solidago arenicola) is a herbaceous perennial that is native in the states of Alabama and Tennessee. This species is a host to the baltimore checkerspot (Euphydryas phaeton) and several moths. Growing from 1.5 feet to 4 feet tall, this species grows in mesic woods. The yellow… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Alabama Goldenrod (Solidago arenicola)

    Herbarium specimen of high-plains goldenrod (Solidago altiplanites).

    A Comprehensive Guide to High-Plains Goldenrod (Solidago altiplanities)

    High-Plains Goldenrod (Solidago altiplanities) is a herbaceous perennial that is native in the states of Oklahoma and Texas. This species is a host to the baltimore checkerspot (Euphydryas phaeton) and several moths. Growing from 1.5 foot to 3 feet tall, this species grows on rocky gypsum slopes. The… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to High-Plains Goldenrod (Solidago altiplanities)

    Plants of white-hair goldenrod (Solidago albopilosa) on a sandstone outcrop with yellow flowers.

    A Comprehensive Guide to White-Hair Goldenrod (Solidago albopilosa)

    White-Hair Goldenrod (Solidago albopilosa) is a herbaceous perennial that is native and rare in the state of Kentucky. This species is a host to the baltimore checkerspot (Euphydryas phaeton) and several moths. Growing from 1 foot to 3 feet tall, this species grows in sandstone crevices. The yellow… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to White-Hair Goldenrod (Solidago albopilosa)

    Yellow flowers of elm-leaf goldenrod (Solidago ulmifolia) in a wooded area.

    A Comprehensive Guide to Elm-leaf Goldenrod (Solidago ulmifolia)

    Elm-leaf Goldenrod (Solidago ulmifolia) is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the eastern United States and Canada. This species is a host to the baltimore checkerspot (Euphydryas phaeton) and several moths. Growing from 1 foot to 4 feet tall, this species grows in dry woods. The yellow… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Elm-leaf Goldenrod (Solidago ulmifolia)

    Yellow flowers of bog goldenrod (Solidago uliginosa) in a wooded area.

    A Comprehensive Guide to Bog Goldenrod (Solidago uliginosa)

    Bog Goldenrod (Solidago uliginosa) is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the eastern United States and Canada. This species is a host to the baltimore checkerspot (Euphydryas phaeton) and several moths. Growing from 1 foot to 5 feet tall, this species grows in wetland areas such as… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Bog Goldenrod (Solidago uliginosa)

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