Classification Hierarchy
Kingdom Plantae
Subkingdom Tracheophyta
Superdivision Spermatophyta
Division Magnoliophyta
Class Magnoliopsida
Subclass Asteridae
Order Asterales
Family Asteraceae
Genus Solidago
Species Solidago gigantea
Giant Goldenrod

Date: XXXXXXXX 2010. Location: XXXXXXXXX(map)

BONAP, FNA, ITIS, USDA, VPI

Scientific Name: Solidago gigantea

Common Name: Giant goldenrod, Late goldenrod, Smooth goldenrod

Origin: Native

Notes: appears similar to S. canadensis except that, below the inflorescence, the stem lacks hair and is often red.

Additional references: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12.

Field Marks for Identification:

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Leaves: 4 to 7 times longer than wide,

Glossaries of botanical terms: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.

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