Large-Leaved Goldenrod
Solidago macrophylla Bigelow
Solidago macrophylla, known as large-leaved goldenrod, is a perennial herb in the Asteraceae family. It is native to eastern and central Canada and the northeastern United States. Its range includes Labrador, Newfoundland, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Québec. Some populations extend north of the Arctic Circle in Québec and Labrador. The species was first described in 1824 by Bigelow.
Description
Solidago macrophylla is a member of the Asteraceae family and is characterized by its large leaves. It grows in a variety of habitats across its native range, which spans parts of eastern Canada and the northeastern U.S. The species is adapted to temperate and subarctic climates, with some populations found in regions north of the Arctic Circle. It is a herbaceous perennial, typical of the genus Solidago, and is part of the diverse group of goldenrods found in North America.
Other common names
Large-Leaved GoldenrodLargeleaf Goldenrod
Distribution
Labrador · Newfoundland · New Brunswick · Nova Scotia · Ontario · Prince Edward Island · Quebec · Saint Pierre and Miquelon · Vermont-US · NO · Maine · New Hampshire · New York · Prince Edward I. · Québec · Vermont
