Solidago multiradiata
(Rocky Mountain Goldenrod)
Solidago multiradiata, County Line Trail, Grand Mesa NF, Delta Co. 0485
Solidago multiradiata, Lower McCullough Gulch, Summit Co. 7264
Solidago multiradiata, Lower McCullough Gulch, Summit Co. 7270
Solidago multiradiata, Indiana Creek, Summit Co. 2191
Solidago multiradiata, Black Powder Pass, Summit Co. 05092
Solidago multiradiata, Boreas Pass, Summit Co. 1465
Solidago multiradiata, County Line Trail, Grand Mesa NF, Delta Co. 0496
Solidago multiradiata, County Line Trail, Grand Mesa NF, Delta Co. 0506
| Scientific Name | Solidago multiradiata | USDA PLANTS Symbol | SOMU |
| Common Name | Rocky Mountain Goldenrod | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 36279 |
| Family | Asteraceae (Sunflower) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Foothills to alpine (6500 to 13000 ft.); sunny, exposed areas; widespread.
Plant: Erect perennial 2 to 20 inches tall, single or multiple reddish stems growing in clumps. Leaves: Basal and lower stem leaves linear-oblanceolate to spatulate, smooth faces, edges serrate to crenate near tips, blades 7/8 to 4 inches long; basal leaves with winged petioles; basal leaves sometimes present at flowering; stem leaves sessile, sometimes clasping, ovate to linear-lanceolate, 3/4 inch long or less, edges often distinctly ciliate. Inflorescence: Many (4 to 75+) small composite flower heads in dense, round-topped corymbs; each flower with 12 to 18 bright yellow rays and 10 to 35 central disk florets. Bloom Period: July to September. References: "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield, "Guide to Colorado Wildflowers" by G.K. Guennel,and SEINet. |
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Colorado Status: Native |
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