Solidago altissima
(Tall Goldenrod)
Solidago altissima, Bastrop State Park, Bastrop Co. 9952
Solidago altissima, Bastrop State Park, Bastrop Co. 9945
Solidago altissima, Goodwater Trail, Lake Georgetown, Williamson Co. 9690
Solidago altissima, Goodwater Trail, Lake Georgetown, Williamson Co. 9697
Solidago altissima, Goose Island State Park, Aransas Co. 9050
Solidago altissima, Bastrop State Park, Bastrop Co. 9952
Solidago altissima, Goodwater Trail, Lake Georgetown, Williamson Co. 1083
| Scientific Name | Solidago altissima | USDA PLANTS Symbol | SOAL6 |
| Common Name | Tall Goldenrod | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 36228 |
| Family | Asteraceae (Sunflower) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Widely distributed in various soils and habitats. Plant: Tall, upright perennial to 7 feet tall, numerous stems, branched in flowering portion. Leaves: Numerous, dull green, hairy leaves crowded along the stems, oblanceolate 3-3/4 to 6 inches long, with toothed edges. Inflorescence: Many (100 to 1200 or more) composite flower heads in large loose panicular clusters, each blossom 1/4-inch across with 8-13 rays and 3 to 6 disk flowers; blossoms along on one side of the branches. Bloom Period: August to November. References: "Wildflowers of Texas" by Geyata Ajilsvsgi, "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston, and SEINet. |
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Texas Status: Native |
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