Solidago plumosa Small
Plumed goldenrod; Yadkin River Goldenrod
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Solidago plumosa is a rare species of goldenrod known by the common names Yadkin River goldenrod, plumed goldenrod, and plumose goldenrod. It is endemic to North Carolina in the United States, where it grows only on the banks of the Yadkin River. There is only one known population. It is a candidate for federal protection.
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About the genus · Solidago
Solidago, commonly called goldenrod, is a genus of about 100 to 120 species of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. Most are herbaceous perennial species found in open areas such as meadows, prairies, and savannas. They are mostly native to North America, including Mexico; a few species are native to South America and Eurasia. More on Wikipedia ›
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Photographs: author not stated, no rights reserved · CC0 (2); (c) harrier, some rights reserved (CC BY) (4).
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Other Solidago 65 in the reference
Solidago altissima Tall goldenrod Photo: CC0, author not stated
Solidago arguta Atlantic goldenrod Photo: CC BY, Rajan Rao
Solidago bicolor White goldenrod Photo: CC BY, Chris Reardon
Solidago buckleyi Buckley's goldenrod Photo: CC BY, Dominic
Solidago caesia Wreath goldenrod Photo: CC BY, Tom Norton
Solidago canadensis Canada goldenrod Photo: CC0, author not stated
Solidago chapmanii Chapman's Goldenrod Photo: CC BY, Joseph Hubbard
Solidago chilensis Anise Goldenrod Photo: CC BY-SA, Grzegorz Grzejszczak
Solidago curtisii Mountain decumbent goldenrod Photo: CC0, author not stated
Solidago decurrens Asteraceae Photo: CC BY, 如此甚好
Solidago drummondii Drummond's goldenrod Photo: CC BY, Chris Stahl
Solidago elongata West coast goldenrod Photo: CC0, author not stated all 66 ›Names & registers
The record
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Where this page came from built 2026-10-22
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