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Blue Ridge Godenrod in NCBlue Ridge Goldenrod in North Carolina

Blue Ridge Goldenrod
Solidago spithamaea

Status:  Threatened

Family:  Aster

Flowering/Fruiting Dates:  Late July-September; July-October

Habitat:  Rock crevices and cliffs at high elevations, Blue Ridge Mountains

Distinguishing Characters:  4-8 inches tall; flat-topped,yellow flowers; leaves are oblanceolate or spatulate; differs from other goldenrods in its range by the flat-topped inflorescence and the smooth, toothed, non-clasping stem leaves.

Threats:  Trampling, resort development
 

Species Distribution from known occurrences. Species may occur in similar habitats in other counties.Green counties indicate observed within 20 years. Yellow counties indicate an obscure data reference to the species in the county. Red counties indicate observed more than 20 years ago.

Species distribution of the Blue Ridge Goldenrod

Species Location Map based on information provided by the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program.
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