oregon grape
Canadian Goldenrod
Solidago canadensis
Perenial Herb
A Perennial growing to heights of 4 feet tall (including the underground root system), the flowers are yellow, and seem to be sprinkled onto the stem at the tip.
Solidago canadensis
Perenial Herb
A Perennial growing to heights of 4 feet tall (including the underground root system), the flowers are yellow, and seem to be sprinkled onto the stem at the tip.
DESCRIPTION:
Flower
The flowers bloom as a dense cluster of yellow around a stalk in a column shape. The petals are daisy like, with an inner ring of petals curling around the center and an outer ring of 5 petals jutting straight out. By early fall the flowers grow into round dusty blue berries.
Flower
The flowers bloom as a dense cluster of yellow around a stalk in a column shape. The petals are daisy like, with an inner ring of petals curling around the center and an outer ring of 5 petals jutting straight out. By early fall the flowers grow into round dusty blue berries.
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WHOLE PLANT:
Stem
The stems grow tall, sporting 2-3 leaflets and a cluster of the yellow flowers. The stem is bright red, in contrast to the green leaves.
The stems grow tall, sporting 2-3 leaflets and a cluster of the yellow flowers. The stem is bright red, in contrast to the green leaves.
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Leaves
The leaves often resemble holly, with their spiky edges and wide shape. They all grow on opposite sides of the stem. In early fall they change from green to a burning red color. |
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Root
The plant spreads using its root system, as well as seeds. The roots can be 5 feet wide and grow multiple feet underground.
The plant spreads using its root system, as well as seeds. The roots can be 5 feet wide and grow multiple feet underground.
WHERE TO FIND IT:
Oregon Grapes are native to western North America, and are found all around western Montana. It grows along the forest floor in shaded areas. It lives in patches due to the root systems shooting up new plants around it.
Oregon Grapes are native to western North America, and are found all around western Montana. It grows along the forest floor in shaded areas. It lives in patches due to the root systems shooting up new plants around it.
WHEN TO FIND IT:
The flowers bloom in spring time, around April or May. Then mature into bitter berries by early fall. |
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