Monday, November 10, 2014

Solidago virgaurea L.

Solidago virgaurea L.
European goldenrod, Woundwort
Verge d'or

Native to Europe and Asia
'Solidago' means "to make whole"; used to treat many maladies including wounds, urinary tract infections, prevention of kidney stones
Perennial with single woody stems growing 12 - 40 inches tall. 

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Stems are usually branchless, bristly, virtually glabrous.
Small flowers in clusters generally appear July to Oct.







Sturm Illustration, Deutschlands Flora in Abbildungen, 1796
Leaf.Lacoste woods.9.22.14
Leaves are alternate and range between entire and serrate margins.
 
Spring leaves



































Seed Heads

 

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