Question: Good morning Dr. I was delighted to find Solidago growing on my neighbors rock wall. The culm is growing down …
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Question
Good morning Dr. I was delighted to find Solidago growing on my neighbors rock wall. The culm is growing down rather than up! The feature the surprised me was the spathulate leaf shape on the basal leaves. The characteristics seems to fit Solidago nemoralis. Can you confirm this? Thank you.
Answer
Dear califyank, the images you have provided are consistent with Solidago nemoralis. To confirm this, you would need to observe dense, minute hairs on the vegetative portion of the stem (that which is below the branches leading to capitula). This pubescence doesn't show well in photographs without shooting images very close. If those hairs are present, you likely have Solidago nemoralis. Best wishes.
