The biology of Canadian weeds. 130. Solidago nemoralis Ait.

Abstract

Solidago nemoralis, the gray goldenrod, is a polycarpic hemicryptophyte that reproduces vegetatively from branched caudices. This native North American species is morphologically variable throughout its range, and includes an eastern (ssp. nemoralis) and western (ssp. decemflora) race. The eastern subspecies occurs throughout the eastern deciduous forest region of North America and is commonly diploid, though tetraploids do occur throughout. The western race typically occurs on the prairies and is strictly tetraploid. The species occupies riparian habitats, rock outcrops and open fields and roadsides and grows best in well-drained sandy soils in full sunlight. Although the species is weedy in both Canada and the United States it is not noxious. Key words: Solidago nemoralis, gray goldenrod, verge d'or des bois, Asteraceae, Compositae

1078. Solidago nemoralis Aiton: Compositae

“…354, fig. 3) (b&w); Diggs et al (1999: 411) (b&w); Antonio & Masi (2001: 198–199) (col); Chmielewski & Semple (2004): (fig. 1) (b&w); Jones (2005): (260) (b&w); Semple et al (2018: 12, fig.…”

“…USES. Chmielewski & Semple (2004) listed a number of possible medicinal uses, this only supported by an anonymous web page on 'Viable herbal solutions', and essentially promoted extracts as a cure-all for just about anything/everything. part of the distribution of S. nemoralis [subsp.…”