Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calcicola
ID:
90702

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fernald

Source:
gcc

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 10: 87 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090031



Common Names

  • Solidago calcicola
  • Calico Goldenrod
  • Calico-leaf Goldenrod


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Synonyms

  • Solidago virgaurea calcicola Fernald [unknown]

Description

Solidago calcicola (also called Limestone Goldenrod, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America. It has yellow flowers, narrow leaves, and grows in open woods, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Solidago calcicola is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive yellow flowers and is also known for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Solidago calcicola has small yellow flowers that form a flat-topped inflorescence. The seeds are small and dark brown, with a tuft of white hairs at one end. The seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves that are lanceolate in shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solidago calcicola is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated by seed, but this is not recommended as it can be difficult to get the seeds to germinate.

Where to Find Solidago calcicola

Solidago calcicola is native to the western United States, specifically California, Oregon, and Washington.

Solidago calcicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Solidago calcicola?

Solidago calcicola

What is the common name of Solidago calcicola?

Limestone Goldenrod

What is the natural habitat of Solidago calcicola?

It is found in limestone glades and prairies in the central United States.

Species in the Solidago genus

Solidago erecta, Solidago ericamerioides, Solidago latissimifolia, Solidago macrophylla, Solidago petiolaris, Solidago pringlei, Solidago nitida, Solidago shortii, Solidago drummondii, Solidago patula, Solidago radula, Solidago arenicola, Solidago leiocarpa, Solidago nemoralis, Solidago villosicarpa, Solidago nana, Solidago minutissima, Solidago chilensis, Solidago roanensis, Solidago curtisii, Solidago sempervirens, Solidago leiophallax, Solidago patagonica, Solidago azorica, Solidago asperula, Solidago velutina, Solidago odora, Solidago mexicana, Solidago kralii, Solidago flexicaulis, Solidago rugosa, Solidago plumosa, Solidago speciosa, Solidago bicolor, Solidago tarda, Solidago glomerata, Solidago rigidiuscula, Solidago sempervirens, Solidago maheuxii, Solidago pallida, Solidago caesia, Solidago delicatula, Solidago gracillima, Solidago speciosa, Solidago decurrens, Solidago ouachitensis, Solidago gattingeri, Solidago tortifolia, Solidago ulmifolia, Solidago ludoviciana,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

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