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pineland rayless goldenrod
Scientific Name: Bigelowia nudata ssp. australis
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Pineland Rayless Goldenrod
Bigelowia nudata, commonly known as pineland rayless goldenrod, is a fascinating plant found in the southeastern United States.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Bigelowia nudata (Michx.) DC.
- Family: Asteraceae (Aster Family)
- Synonyms: Bigelowia virgata, Chondrophora nudata (Michx.) Britton, Chrysocoma nudata Michaux
- Subspecies:
- Bigelowia nudata subsp. australis L.C. Anders.
- Bigelowia nudata subsp. nudata
- Bigelowia nudata var. australis (L.C. Anderson) Shinners
- Bigelowia nudata var. nudata
Distribution and Habitat
- Bigelowia nudata is native to the coastal plain of the southeastern United States.
- Specifically, Bigelowia nudata subsp. australis is endemic to Florida.
- It thrives in wet pine flatwoods and pinelands.
- Also found in the Carolina coastal plain.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- It is described as a low stature plant.
- It can occur singly or in clusters.
- It is an upright, smooth perennial subshrub forb/herb.
- It typically grows from rhizomes.
- The flowers are yellow.
Ecological Role
- Grows as a native wildflower.
Growing Conditions
- Prefers direct sunlight.
- Does not like cold weather.
Further Information
- Discover Life has a page dedicated to the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Bigelowia nudata.
- Information about growing this plant can be found from real gardeners.
- University of Georgia has images of the plant.
- The United States Department of Agriculture also holds information on it.