KNP Rare Plants Database


 
KY Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves




Buckley's Goldenrod
Solidago buckleyi
Family: Asteraceae

Protection Status:
State Status:  S
USFWS Status: 

Global Rank: G4
State Rank: S2S3

   


Habitat:
Dry to mesic woods.

Species Description:
Perennial herb.

Phenology:
Flowering Period: Mid August to late September.

Additional Information at NatureServe

Diagnostic Characteristics:
Leaves of Solidago buckleyi are large and coarsely serrate, are largest at mid-stem and to 14 cm in length. The infloresence is usually mad up of axillary clusters and that are subtended by leafy bracts. The pappus bristles are longer than the achene. Achenes are glabrous.

Management:
Timber removal would be detrimental. Disturbance such as ATV trails, timber removal or any activity that results in increased erosion and weed invasion will be detrimental.

Global Range:


Known Kentucky Occurrences:
Species occurrence map

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