Stiff Goldenrod
Classification:
Family: Asteraceae, aster family
Genus species: Solidago rigida
Leaves:
Leaves are rough, gray-green hairy on both sides Leaves are stiff with a leathery texture. Basal leaves are large and upper leaves are smaller.
Flowers:
Dense clusters of flowers are produced at ends of stems. Ray flowers and disk flowers are yellow.
More Information:
The genus name Solidago is from the Latin for "united" or "solid," referring to use of the plant as a healing medicine. The species name rigida is from the Latin for "stiff" or "rigid."
Photos:Stiff Goldenrod
