Status:
valid
Authors:
Aiton
Source:
gcc
Year:
1789
Citation Micro:
Hort. Kew. 3: 213 (1789)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013309
Common Names
- Common Goldenrod
- Nemoralis Goldenrod
- Solidago Nemoralis
Synonyms
- Solidago nemoralis nemoralis [unknown]
- Solidago nemoralis elongata Peck [unknown]
- Solidago nemoralis nemoralis [unknown]
Description
Solidago nemoralis (also called Gray goldenrod, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1.5 meters tall. It is native to North America and is found in open woodlands, meadows, and grasslands. It has yellow flowers and lance-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Solidago nemoralis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal tea and for medicinal purposes.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Solidago nemoralis sub. decemflora (DC.) Brammall ex Semple
Solidago nemoralis sub. nemoralis
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Solidago nemoralis is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are thin and have small, green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Solidago nemoralis can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in early spring or late fall and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil and kept moist until established. Once established, the plants should be kept in full sun and watered regularly.
Where to Find Solidago nemoralis
Solidago nemoralis is native to Europe and can be found in meadows and grasslands.
Solidago nemoralis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Solidago nemoralis?
Solidago nemoralis
What type of plant is Solidago nemoralis?
Solidago nemoralis is a perennial herb
What is the natural habitat of Solidago nemoralis?
Solidago nemoralis is native to North America
Species in the Solidago genus
Solidago erecta,
Solidago ericamerioides,
Solidago latissimifolia,
Solidago macrophylla,
Solidago petiolaris,
Solidago pringlei,
Solidago nitida,
Solidago shortii,
Solidago drummondii,
Solidago patula,
Solidago radula,
Solidago arenicola,
Solidago leiocarpa,
Solidago nemoralis,
Solidago villosicarpa,
Solidago nana,
Solidago minutissima,
Solidago chilensis,
Solidago roanensis,
Solidago curtisii,
Solidago sempervirens,
Solidago leiophallax,
Solidago patagonica,
Solidago azorica,
Solidago asperula,
Solidago velutina,
Solidago odora,
Solidago mexicana,
Solidago kralii,
Solidago flexicaulis,
Solidago rugosa,
Solidago plumosa,
Solidago speciosa,
Solidago bicolor,
Solidago tarda,
Solidago glomerata,
Solidago rigidiuscula,
Solidago sempervirens,
Solidago maheuxii,
Solidago pallida,
Solidago caesia,
Solidago delicatula,
Solidago gracillima,
Solidago speciosa,
Solidago decurrens,
Solidago ouachitensis,
Solidago gattingeri,
Solidago tortifolia,
Solidago ulmifolia,
Solidago ludoviciana,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,