Solidago altiplanities, the high plains goldenrod,[1] is a plant species native to the high-altitude plains of Oklahoma and the Texas Panhandle, often found on ridges and escarpments.[2][3][4]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Solidago |
| Species: | S. altiplanities
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| Solidago altiplanities | |
Solidago altiplanities is an herb up to 1 m (39 inches) tall, spreading by underground rhizomes. One plant can produce as many as 350 small yellow flower heads in a broad, conical array.[3]
References edit
- ^ USDA, NRCS (n.d.). "Solidago altiplanities". The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov). Greensboro, North Carolina: National Plant Data Team. Retrieved 18 November 2015.
- ^ C. E. S. Taylor & R. J. Taylor, Sida. 10: 178-181, figs 2, 3. 1983. includes photo of type specimen on page 179, distribution map on page 180
- ^ a b Flora of North America, Solidago altiplanities C. E. S. Taylor & R. J. Taylor, 1983. High-plains goldenrod
- ^ Biota of north America Program 2014 county distribution map
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