Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
squarrosa
ID:
96179

Status:
valid

Authors:
Muhl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1813

Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Amer. Sept. : 79 (1813)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000095508



Common Names

  • Solidago squarrosa
  • Square-stemmed Goldenrod
  • Squarrose Goldenrod


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Synonyms

  • Aster muehlenbergianus Kuntze [unknown]
  • Solidago squamosa Nutt. ex Hook. [unknown]
  • Solidago squarrosa squarrosa [unknown]
  • Solidago squarrosa ramosa Peck [unknown]
  • Solidago squarrosa squarrosa [unknown]

Description

Solidago squarrosa (also called Square-stemmed Goldenrod, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in open woods, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Solidago squarrosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden. It is also used in herbal medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Solidago squarrosa has yellow flowers with a dark centre. The seeds are small and black, with a tuft of hairs at one end. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solidago squarrosa is a low-growing, perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in spring or summer.

Where to Find Solidago squarrosa

Solidago squarrosa can be found in the Mediterranean region, especially in Spain, Portugal, and Italy.

Solidago squarrosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Solidago squarrosa?

Solidago squarrosa

What is the common name of Solidago squarrosa?

Squarrose Goldenrod

Where does Solidago squarrosa grow?

It is native to North America

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,