European goldenrod

Solidago virgaurea

The European goldenrod is a bright yellow flower that blooms in late summer and fall. It grows tall and can be found in fields and along roadsides, making them a cheerful sight in nature.

Hábitat: Grasslands

Aspecto

The European goldenrod has tall, slender stems topped with dense, pyramid-shaped clusters of bright yellow flowers. Its leaves are typically narrow and lance-shaped. It stands out with its vibrant, sunny color, especially in late summer fields.

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European goldenrod

Categoría

Plantas

Rareza

Common

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Datos interesantes

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You can use its sunny flowers to make a bright yellow natural dye!

Habilidades especiales

European goldenrod can thrive in diverse habitats, from woodlands to open fields, by adjusting its growth to different light and soil conditions.

European goldenrod has nectar-rich flowers that attract many insects, helping it reproduce effectively by ensuring successful pollination.

European goldenrod produces tiny seeds with feathery tufts, allowing them to float on the wind and spread to new areas.

Medidas y detalles

Altura: 30-120 cm
Extensión: 30-60 cm
Tamaño de la flor: 0.5-1 cm
Temporada de floración: Verano, Otoño
Comestible: Sí
Toxicidad: Ninguna
Ciclo de vida: Perenne
Método de polinización: Insectos

Conexiones ecológicas

pollinates

Honey bee

Apis mellifera

gathers nectar and pollen

pollinates

Painted lady

Vanessa cardui

sips nectar from its blooms

eats

Goldenrod beetle

Galerucella tenella

feeds on its leaves and flowers

depends on

Eurasian siskin

Spinus spinus

eats seeds from dried plants

Rasgos

Floración

Las plantas con flores son cualquier planta que produce flores como parte de su ciclo reproductivo.

Flor en racimo

Las flores en racimo son inflorescencias donde las flores individuales están dispuestas muy juntas en un tallo común.

Floración de verano

Las plantas de floración de verano producen sus flores durante la temporada estival, a menudo aportando un color vibrante cuando muchas otras plantas ya han terminado de florecer.