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Solidago uliginosa ~ bog goldenrod

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Characteristics:

• OBL

• Michigan C Value: 4

• usually wand–like inflorescence, but different than S. speciosa

• rod–like, very long narrow leaves

• leaves have 1 main vein

• upper surface of leaves smooth

• basal leaves are long, narrow, with a few scattered teeth

• basal leaves sheathing stem

• smooth, reddish purple stems, NOT 4–sided

• shade intolerant

• pointed bracts

• confined to peatlands such as fens and bogs

• often the only goldenrod in bogs

• native