Status:
valid
Authors:
Savi
Source:
gcc
Year:
1804
Citation Micro:
Due Cent. Piante : 182 (1804)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000085763
Common Names
- Solidago litoralis
- Seashore Goldenrod
- Coastal Goldenrod
Description
Solidago litoralis (also called Beach Goldenrod, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to the eastern United States and Canada. It has small, yellow flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is found in sandy beaches and dunes, as well as coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Solidago litoralis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to attract beneficial insects and birds to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Solidago litoralis is yellow, and the seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Solidago litoralis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of soils, including sandy or clay soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Solidago litoralis
Solidago litoralis is native to North America and can be found in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Solidago litoralis FAQ
What type of plant is Solidago litoralis?
Solidago litoralis is a species of flowering plant in the aster family.
Where is Solidago litoralis found?
Solidago litoralis is found in North America, from Alaska to California and east to the Great Lakes region.
What is the growth habit of Solidago litoralis?
Solidago litoralis is an herbaceous perennial with a clumping habit.
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,