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Solidago sempervirens
Northern seaside goldenrod is a bright yellow flower that grows near the ocean. It loves sunny spots and can be found in sandy areas, making it a cheerful sight along the coast.
Habitat: Coastal areas
The northern seaside goldenrod has tall, sturdy stems topped with bright yellow flower clusters that bloom in late summer and fall. Its long, lance-shaped leaves are thick and often waxy, helping it thrive near the ocean.
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Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Even after its bright flowers fade, its green leaves can last all winter!
Its scientific name "sempervirens" means "always green" in Latin!
Native Americans once brewed its leaves to make a comforting, warm tea.
This tough plant thrives where freshwater plants cannot: right by the salty ocean!
northern seaside goldenrod has fleshy leaves that help it store water and manage salty ocean spray, protecting its cells.
northern seaside goldenrod can grow deep, spreading roots that stabilize sandy dunes, preventing erosion from wind and waves.
northern seaside goldenrod can bloom late into fall, providing essential nectar for migrating insects when other flowers fade.
Apis mellifera
collects nectar and pollen

Danaus plexippus
feeds on nectar during migration

Bombus impatiens
gathers pollen and nectar
Trirhabda virgata
larvae and adults feed on leaves
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Salt tolerant plants can withstand and grow in conditions with elevated salinity levels in the soil or water.
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Rapid growing plants exhibit accelerated growth rates, quickly increasing in size and biomass within a short period.
Coastal habitats are dynamic environments located along the interface between land and sea, influenced by tides, waves, and saltwater.
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Danger
1/5 · Very low
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30-200 cm
30-60 cm
0.5-1 cm
Fall
Yes
None
Perennial
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