ON THIS PLANT
Solidago spathulata, the coast goldenrod or dune goldenrod, is a North American species of goldenrod in the sunflower family. It is native to the Pacific Coastal regions of the United States, in the states of Oregon and California. Solidago spathulata is perennial herb up to 50 cm (20 inches) tall with a branching underground caudex. One plant can produce as many as 100 small yellow flower heads in a branching array. The species grows on coastal sand dunes and on hillsides overlooking the Pacific.
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
- Genus
- Solidago
- Family
- Asteraceae
ALSO KNOWN AS
Other names.
en coast goldenrod en dune goldenrod
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