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Northern Rough-leaf Goldenrod
Solidago rugosa var. rugosa is the most northernly distributed variety in the species. Inflorescences vary from secund dense pyramidal to few-branched and S. ulmifolia-like (Semple & Cook 2006 FNA). The "villosa" morph has short lower branches not extending beyond the subtending leaves.
Solidago rugosa var. rugosa, Semple & B. Semple 11477, Québec
Solidago rugosa var. rugosa, rhizome, Ontario
Solidago rugosa var. rugosa, mid stem leaf, Waterloo Co., Ontario
Solidago rugosa var. rugosa, inflorescence "villosa" morph, Semple & Brammall 2365, Manitoulin Dist., Ontario
Last update 1 June 2023 by J.C. Semple
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