 (Fleming, Gary. “Pine Barren Golderod.” Digital Atlas of Virginia Flora, vaplantatlas.org/index.php?do=plant&plant=2271. |
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| Common Name(s) | Pine Barren Goldenrod | ||||
| Scientific Name | Solidago fistulosa | ||||
| Family | Asteraceae | ||||
| Location/Vegetative Zone | Thicket | ||||
| Flowering Period | August-November | ||||
| Identifying Characteristics | Dark green foliage and yellow flowers | ||||
Description
- Grows up to 7 ft
- Leaves
- Alternate
- Toothless
- Hairy
- Flowers are tiny golden and yellow flower heads
- Flowers are tightly clustered
- Other uses:
- Good quality rubber can be made from latex in leaves
- Mustard, orange and brown dyes can be made from the dyes
Misc
- Believed to be able to grow in Britain
- Not edible
- This species is not viable as a Christmas tree
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