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Zigzag Goldenrod, Broadleaf Goldenrod - Solidago flexicaulis


Family: Asteraceae – Aster family Genus Common Name: Goldenrod Native Status: Native
Solidago flexicaulis - Zigzag Goldenrod, Broadleaf Goldenrod. One of the woodland goldenrods. ‘Zigzag’ common name, and probably the species name ‘flexicaulis’ come from the slight change in direction the stem takes at many of the leaf nodes, especially the upper ones. Solidago flexicaulis is listed as Threatened in Rhode Island.
Distribution of Solidago flexicaulis in the United States and Canada:
USDA Plants Distribution Map
Blue=Native; Grey=Introduced

Map from USDA Plants Database:
USDA, NRCS. 2009. The PLANTS Database (http://plants.usda.gov, 08 Sep 2010). National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA 70874-4490 USA.

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Site: Walker County, GA Date: 2009-October-15Photographer: Gerald C. Williamson
The plant is more sparsely populated with yellow blossoms than its full-sun brethren. Blossoms are on a stem-terminating raceme.
Solidago flexicaulis
Site: The Pocket Date: 2009-October-15Photographer: Gerald C Williamson
Somewhat unusual ray/disk flower form, but recognizable as a member of the Asteraceae faimily.
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Solidago flexicaulis
Site: The Pocket Date: 2009-October-15Photographer: Gerald C Williamson
Leaf of Solidago flexicaulis is sharply toothed, ovate, with winged petioles.
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Solidago flexicaulis

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