Page author: David Giblin
Solidago altissima
Great Plains goldenrod, late goldenrod
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Distribution: Occurring east of the Cascades crest in Washington; Introduced from Alaska to California, otherwise native from Great Plains to Atlantic Coast.
Habitat: Disturbed areas in sagebrush desert.
Flowers: August-October
Origin: Introduced from central and eastern North America
Growth Duration: Perennial
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Description:
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Accepted Name:
Solidago altissima L.
Publication: Sp. Pl. 2: 878. 1753.
Publication: Sp. Pl. 2: 878. 1753.
Synonyms & Misapplications:
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Infraspecies:
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ssp. altissima – late goldenrod
Occurring east of the Cascades crest in Washington; south-central British Columbia to Washington, otherwise native from Great Plains to Atlantic Coast. - ssp. gilvocanescens – Great Plains goldenrod, tall goldenrod introduced to Washington, California, and the southwestern U.S., otherwise native from Great Plains to Atlantic Coast.
Additional Resources:
PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Solidago altissima in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database.
WA Flora Checklist: Solidago altissima checklist entry.
OregonFlora: Solidago altissima information.
E-Flora BC: Solidago altissima atlas page.
CalPhotos: Solidago altissima photos.
USDA Plants: Solidago altissima information.
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