Cutler's goldenrod (Solidago leiocarpa)

Cutler's goldenrod, a reference photo — Photo: Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. An illustrated flora of the northern United States, Canada and the British Possessions. 3 vols. Charles Scribner's Sons, New York. Vol. 3: 385. Courtesy of Kentucky · Public domain

Solidago leiocarpa, common name Cutler's alpine goldenrod, is a plant species native to mountainous portions of Québec, northern New England, and northern New York State. It is generally found at elevations over 800 m (2400 feet).

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Cutler's goldenrod being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Solidago randii
Solidago multiradiata
Solidago ontarioensis
Solidago simplex
Solidago racemosa

Classification

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Tracheophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Solidago
Species: Solidago leiocarpa

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