Solidago sp.
Goldenrod, Goldenrod
Family: Asteraceae · Type: Perennial · Variable; species dependent
Solidago sp. (Goldenrod) is a non-native California perennial in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Euthamia: Solidago flowers cluster one-sided on branches; Euthamia flowers form flat-topped clusters.; vs Isocoma: Solidago has small yellow ray petals; Isocoma completely lacks ray petals (disk flowers only).; vs Senecio: Solidago heads in one-sided clusters; Senecio heads in flat or rounded clusters, never one-sided.; vs Eriophyllum: Solidago foliage is green and smooth; Eriophyllum foliage is densely white-woolly.; vs Artemisia: Solidago has showy yellow ray petals; Artemisia has tiny inconspicuous rayless heads.
Frequently asked questions
Is Solidago sp. native to California?
No. Solidago sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Solidago sp. belong to?
Solidago sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Solidago.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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