Flower ID: IMG_7795.JPG-07-17-2021 Flower name (scientific): Solidago ulmifolia Muhlenberg ex Willdenow PY: 1803. Pronunciation guide: (phonetic spelling) so-li-DAY-go (or sol-id-A-go) ul-mih-FOH-lee-a Flower name (common): Elm-leaved Goldenrod Family name (common): Aster Family name (scientific): Asteraceae Scientific name origin: Genus: From the Latin solido, to make whole or heal, to strengthen, referring to the assumed medicinal properties of the plant. A name used by Otto Brunfels (1488/89 – 1534) for its use as a medicine. Specific epithet: From the Latin ulmi for elm-like and folia for leaf, hence, having leaves resembling those of the elms (genus Ulmus). Common name origin: The leaves of this plant resemble those of the elm. From the Latin virga for rod and aurea for golden, hence goldenrod, so named for the bright yellow flowers. Flower description: Size: 0.1 to 0.2 inches (3 to 5 mm) Petal count: 3 to 6 ray florets; 4 to 7 disc florets. Color: yellow Other: flower arrangement, Raceme Plant description: Size: 24 to 48 inches (61 to 122 cm) Stem hairy: Other: Leaf description: attachment is alternate, type is simple Size: Basal to proximal cauline leaves up to 10 to 15 cm long and up to 4 to 5 cm wide. Mid-stem to distal cauline leaves up to 5 cm long and 2 cm wide. Color: Hairy: Other: Shape: leaf, ovate-lanceolate (FNA), lanceolate to ovate (IL) Origin (native, introduced, invasive): Native Status (common, uncommon, threatened, rare): Common Bloom time (typical): July to October Cycle (annual, biennial, perennial): Perennial Habitat: Woods, forests, savannas, streambanks, thickets, sun or semi-shade, dry to mesic. Fruit: Seed: Importance to wildlife: Similar species (if any): Solidago canadensis (Canada Goldenrod) is similar to Solidago ulmifolia. Solidago canadensis has typically 8 to 14 ray florets, leaves with 3 parallel veins, and stems hairy from about mid-stem to the flowers, whereas Solidago ulmifolia has 3 to 6 ray florets, leaves pinnately veined, and stems glabrous to slightly hairy. Solidago rugosa (Rough-Leaved Goldenrod, Rough-stemmed Goldenrod) is also similar, and is characterized by typically 6 to 8 ray florets, leaves with pinnate veins giving a rugose (wrinked) appearance, and stems densely pubescent from approximately the mid-stem to the upper stem. Ethnobotany: The Meskwaki employed this plant as a riviver of consciousness (Smith, p. 218, 1928). Latitude: 44.795487 Longitude: -91.485582 Altitude: 266.60 Distribution: In Wisconsin: (Adams, Barron, Brown, Buffalo, Calumet, Chippewa, Columbia, Crawford, Dane, Dodge, Door, Dunn, Eau Claire, Fond du Lac, Forest, Grant, Green, Green Lake, Iowa, Jackson, Jefferson, Juneau, Kenosha, La Crosse, Lafayette, Langlade, Manitowoc, Marinette, Marquette, Milwaukee, Monroe, Outagamie, Ozaukee, Pierce, Polk, Portage, Price, Racine, Richland, Rock, Sauk, Sheboygan, St. Croix, Trempealeau, Vernon, Walworth, Washburn, Washington, Waukesha, Waupaca, Winnebago, Wood) Click here for distribution map In US: (AL, AR, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WI, WV) In Canada: (NS, ON) References: Synonym(s): Basionym: na Homotypic Synonym(s): Heterotypic Synonym(s): Autonym:Solidago ulmifolia var. ulmifolia (The other infraspecific is Solidago ulmifolia var. palmeri Cronquist which has been recorded from three southern US states.)