Asteraceae

Solidago multiradiata

Northern Goldenrod

Clump of leafy stems. Lower leaves 2–5 in., linear to spoon-shaped, with long straight hairs on shallow-toothed edges, short hairy petioles. Upper leaves much smaller, clasping. Leaf tips often point upward. Flower cluster at top dense, with 1 or 2 flower heads lower on stem. Flower heads have about 13 short ray flowers, 13–26 disk flowers. Grows in subalpine meadows, alpine.

• Rarity: Uncommon
• Flowering Time: All Summer
• Life Cycle: Perennial
• Height: 2--20 inches
• Habitat: Alpine, Subalpine
• Found In: Wallowas, Olympic Np, Mt. Rainier Np, N Cascades Np
• Native: Yes