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Solidago patula

Solidago patula, the roundleaf goldenrod or rough-leaved goldenrod, is a species of goldenrod found in wetlands, especially swamps, fens, and sedge meadows. It is native to most of the eastern United States, as far west as Wisconsin and Texas. It is a perennial herb. There are two subspecies. It can grow up to 5 feet tall.

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Solidago patula
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Embryophytes
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Spermatophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Solidago
Species:
S. patula
Binomial name
Solidago patula
Muhl. ex Willd

Solidago patula, the roundleaf goldenrod1 or rough-leaved goldenrod, is a species of goldenrod found in wetlands, especially swamps, fens, and sedge meadows.23 It is native to most of the eastern United States, as far west as Wisconsin and Texas.4 It is a perennial herb.5 There are two subspecies.4 It can grow up to 5 feet tall.6

Galls

This species is host to the following insect induced gall:

  • Asphondylia pumila Plakidas, 2016 (spring and summer generation)

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