This large family (Asteraceae), commonly called the Aster Family, consists of 1,314 genera and 21,000 species of herbs, shrubs, climbers and a few trees is found chiefly in temperate and subtropical regions. The Aster family is of value to man as ornamentals; a few are insecticides and fish poisons. This plant was formerly in the genus Solidago, as are many other species of Goldenrod. The leaves of Slender-Leaved Goldenrod are narrower than the leaves of other species of Goldenrod. The dried leaves of Slender-Leaved Goldenrod can be brewed into a tea.
- Other Common Names Flat Topped Goldenrod
- Scientific Name Euthamia tenuifolia
- Community Edge
- Lifespan Perennial
- Fruiting Time Late August to November
- Distribution Nova Scotia to Florida ~ Coastal strip in New Jersey
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Identifying Characteristics
Hairy, sweetly aromatic ~ Leaves thin, linear, parallel-veined ~ Flowers numerous yellow plume-like heads, disk flowers more numerous than ray flowers
