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Aster (Asteraceae)

ISM Herbarium : Prairie Herbs : Aster (Asteraceae)

Solidago rigida (Stiff Goldenrod)
The deep-rooted Stiff Goldenrod grows in well-drained prairies throughout the region. Plants are to five feet tall. The large basal leaves (example shown here) are up to ten inches long by 5 inches wide. Smaller stem leaves are alternate and without stalks. This species has larger (1/2") flower heads than most goldenrods. The flower head consists of 7-14 yellow ray flowers around central disk flowers that have protruding stigmas. The plant blooms from late summer into fall.

Collection of the Illinois State Museum
ISM Herbarium Sheet #: 29746

<i>Solidago rigida</i> (Stiff Goldenrod)

ISM Herbarium : Prairie Herbs : Aster (Asteraceae)

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