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Solidago sempervirens L.

Common Name: SEASIDE GOLDENROD
Coefficient of Conservatism: *
Coefficient of Wetness: -3
Wetness Index: FACW
Physiognomy: Ad P-Forb

An east coast halophyte, first collected in Michigan in 1978 in Wayne Co. (Reznicek, 1980) and spreading along expressways where salt accumulates in the soil, and habitats such as fly ash deposits and other disturbed saline areas.

Doubtless much more widespread along highways than collections suggest, this is a very showy species, notable also for being quite tall (up to 2 m) except in the most extreme sites. It blooms very late, not reaching peak flower until mid-october in southern Michigan.

The leaves are thick, almost succulent in texture, making this an easily recognized goldenrod even when out of bloom.

A. A. Reznicek

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Counties
Berrien
Lenawee
Monroe
St. Clair
Washtenaw
Wayne

Citation:
MICHIGAN FLORA ONLINE. A. A. Reznicek, E. G. Voss, & B. S. Walters. February 2011. University of Michigan. Web. March, 17, 2025
https://lsa-miflora-p.lsait.lsa.umich.edu/#/record/468