showy goldenrod
Solidago erecta Herb.Banks ex Pursh
Solidago erecta, known as showy goldenrod, is a species of goldenrod in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the eastern United States, ranging from Massachusetts west to Indiana and south to Georgia and Mississippi. The species was first described in 1813 by Pursh, based on material collected by Herb. Banks.
Description
Solidago erecta is a member of the genus Solidago and is commonly found in states including Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. It is recognized by its showy yellow inflorescences and is often referred to by the common names showy goldenrod and slender goldenrod. This species is a perennial herb that typically grows in moist to dry habitats, including meadows and woodlands, and is an important plant for supporting pollinators.
Other common names
showy goldenrod
Distribution
Alabama · Connecticut · Delaware · Georgia · Indiana · Kentucky · Maryland · Massachusetts · Mississippi · New Jersey · New York · North Carolina · Ohio · Pennsylvania · South Carolina · Tennessee · Virginia · West Virginia
Synonyms
Solidago speciosa var. erecta
