Solidago spathulata

Solidago spathulata
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Asterids
Order:	Asterales
Family:	Asteraceae
Genus:	Solidago
Species:	S. spathulata
Binomial name
	Solidago spathulata; DC.
Synonyms
	Synonymy Aster candollei Kuntze 1891 not Harv. 1865 ; Homopappus spathulatus (DC.) Nutt. ; Solidago simplex var. spathulata (DC.) Cronquist ; Solidago spiciformis Torr. & A.Gray ;

Solidago spathulata, the coast goldenrod^[2] or dune goldenrod,^[3] is a North American species of goldenrod in the family Asteraceae. It is native to the Pacific Coastal regions of the United States, in the states of Oregon and California.^[4]^[3]

Solidago spathulata is perennial herb up to 50 cm (20 inches) tall with a branching underground caudex. One plant can produce as many as 100 small yellow flower heads in a branching array. The species grows on coastal sand dunes and on hillsides overlooking the Pacific.^[2]

Basal leaves
Flowers

References

^ The Plant List, Solidago spathulata DC.
^ a b Flora of North America, Solidago spathulata de Candolle 1836. Coast goldenrod
^ a b Calflora taxon report, University of California, Solidago spathulata DC., Dune goldenrod
^ Biota of North America Program 2014 county distribution map

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[1] The Plant List, Solidago spathulata DC.

[xy-2] Flora of North America, Solidago spathulata de Candolle 1836. Coast goldenrod

[yx-3] Calflora taxon report, University of California, Solidago spathulata DC., Dune goldenrod

[4] Biota of North America Program 2014 county distribution map