Solidago simplex


Solidago simplex, the Mt. Albert goldenrod or sticky goldenrod, is a North American plant species in the genus Solidago of the sunflower family. It is widespread across much of Canada, parts of the United States, and northeastern Mexico.

Description

Solidago simplex is a perennial herb up to 80 cm tall, with a branching underground caudex. One plant system can produce as many as 10 stems. Leaves are long and narrow, up to 16 cm long, produced on the stem as well as at the base. One stem can sometimes produce as many as 150 small yellow flower heads, each with 7-16 ray florets surrounding 6-31 disc florets.

Varieties

At least eight varieties of the species may be recognised: