Solidago odora
Family: Asteraceae
Plant Description: Perennial to 1 m high with aromatic leaves 4-8 cm long. Heads usually in pyramidal panicles, 3-4 mm wide. Disks and rays yellow. Has coarse root stock. Leaves are abundant, sessile, narrow, and entire.
Plant Trivia:
Field Identification: Crushed leaves and flower have aroma of anise.
Occurrence: Frequent on coastal sands, mostly in oak woodland
Bloom Period: Sept-November
Plant Use: Attractive and showy. Appropriate for landscaping.
Key to species of Salidago:
- Lower and middle leaves mostly toothed…………………………………………..2
Lower and middle leaves entire……………………………………………………………3
2. Stems and leaves covered with fine pubescence……….S. canadensis
Stems and leaves covered with antrorse barbs…………………..S. radula
3. Stems pubescent………………………………………………………………………S. odora
Stems glabrous……………………………………………………………S. sempervirens
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