Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lindl. ex DC.) B.Boivin
Source:
gcc
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 23: 22 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000065500
Common Names
- Solidago lutescens
- Yellow Goldenrod
- Pale Goldenrod
Description
Solidago lutescens (also called 'Yellow-flowered Goldenrod', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the eastern United States. It has bright green leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in sunny locations and can tolerate drought and poor soils.
Uses & Benefits
Solidago lutescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as an herbal remedy for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Solidago lutescens is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, thin stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Solidago lutescens is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or from seed. It should be planted in a sunny spot in well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a year. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms.
Where to Find Solidago lutescens
Solidago lutescens is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, open areas such as prairies and meadows.
Solidago lutescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Solidago lutescens?
Solidago lutescens
What is the common name of Solidago lutescens?
Yellow goldenrod
What is the natural habitat of Solidago lutescens?
Solidago lutescens is found in dry, open woods, fields, and roadsides
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,