Family: Asteraceae
Author: Nutt.
Bibliography: Gen. N. Amer. Pl. 2: 162 (1818)
Year: 1818
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Solidago
Vegetable: Unknown
Observations: E. Canada to E. U.S.A.
Description
Downy goldenrod, scientifically known as Solidago puberula, is a notable species within the vast Asteraceae family. This plant boasts a notable presence across Eastern Canada and the Eastern United States, showcasing its adaptability and widespread occurrence within these regions.
Characterized by its elegant clusters of bright yellow flowers, downy goldenrod is a perennial favorite among enthusiasts and botanists alike. The plant typically flourishes in sunny, open habitats such as meadows and prairies, where it can receive ample sunlight. Its downy, or fine hair-covered, stems and leaves distinguish it from other goldenrod species, adding a unique texture to its overall appearance.
Discovered and formally described in 1818 by the botanist Nuttall, downy goldenrod is not only admired for its beauty but also for its resilience and ecological significance. It provides essential resources for pollinators, especially during the late summer to fall transition when other nectar sources are scarce.
Whether appreciated in a natural setting or cultivated within garden landscapes, Solidago puberula embodies the rich diversity and intricate beauty found within the floral world, making it a treasured species among the goldenrods.
Common Names
Eng: downy goldenrod, short pubescent goldenrod
Fra: verge d’or pubérulente, solidage pubérulente
En: Downy goldenrod, Short pubescent goldenrod
Fr: Verge d’or pubérulente, Solidage pubérulente
Synonyms
Distribution
- Alabama (native)
- Connecticut (native)
- Delaware (native)
- Florida (native)
- Georgia (native)
- Kentucky (native)
- Louisiana (native)
- Maine (native)
- Maryland (native)
- Masachusettes (native)
- Mississippi (native)
- New Brunswick (native)
- New Hampshire (native)
- New Jersey (native)
- New York (native)
- North Carolina (native)
- Nova Scotia (native)
- Ohio (native)
- Ontario (native)
- Pennsylvania (native)
- Québec (native)
- Rhode I. (native)
- South Carolina (native)
- Tennessee (native)
- Vermont (native)
- Virginia (native)
- West Virginia (native)
Additional Images
Leaf
Taken Jul 10, 2022 by Pansy Stewart (cc-by-sa)
Taken Sep 6, 2020 by Kat ♡ (cc-by-sa)
Taken Sep 18, 2017 by Zachary Holderby (cc-by-sa)
Flower
Taken Sep 18, 2017 by Zachary Holderby (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Cooper, G.A. (cc-by-nc-sa)
Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Cooper, G.A. (cc-by-nc-sa)
Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Cooper, G.A. (cc-by-nc-sa)
Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Botany (cc-by-nc-sa)
Habit
Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Cooper, G.A. (cc-by-nc-sa)
Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Cooper, G.A. (cc-by-nc-sa)
Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Cooper, G.A. (cc-by-nc-sa)
Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Cull, R.R. (cc-by-nc-sa)
Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/5388998)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:314677-2)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Solidago puberula Nutt.)
