familyAsteraceae
genusSolidago
sectionSolidago sect. Solidago
subsectionSolidago subsect. Humiles
speciesSolidago simplex
Solidago simplex var. chlorolepis
Phytologia 70: 397. 1991.
Common names: Mt. Albert goldenrod verge d’or simple à bractées vertes
EndemicConservation concern
Basionym: Solidago chlorolepis Fernald Rhodora 17: 3. 1915
Synonyms: Solidago decumbens var. chlorolepis (Fernald) Beaudry Solidago glutinosa var. chlorolepis (Fernald) G. S. Ringius
Plants 5–17(–22) cm. Leaves: basal spatulate, bases narrowly tapering to winged petioles, margins distinctly crenate distally; cauline 2–7, 10–25 × 1–4 mm. Heads in open wandlike arrays (to mid stem). Phyllaries: shortest 1.4–2 mm. Disc florets: corollas 3.9–4.2 mm. 2n = 18.
Phenology: Flowering early Aug.
Habitat: Alpine serpentine barrens, crevices and ravines
Elevation: 700–1000 m
Discussion
Of conservation concern.
Variety chlorolepis is known only from Mt. Albert, Gaspé.
Selected References
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Lower Taxa
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