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pineland rayless goldenrod

Scientific Name: Bigelowia nudata ssp. nudata

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Pineland Rayless Goldenrod (Bigelowia nudata)

Bigelowia nudata, commonly known as pineland rayless goldenrod, is a flowering plant belonging to the daisy family.

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. Anderson) Shinners
    • Bigelowia nudata subsp. nudata
    • Bigelowia nudata var. australis (L.C. Anderson) Shinners
    • Bigelowia nudata var. nudata

Distribution and Habitat

  • Pineland rayless goldenrod is native to the coastal plain of the southeastern United States.
  • Specifically, it is endemic to Florida and found throughout much of the peninsula.
  • It is also found in Texas and along the Carolina coastal plain.
  • This plant thrives in wet pine flatwoods and pinelands.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Bigelowia nudata is described as an upright, smooth perennial.
  • It is also considered a subshrub forb/herb.
  • It is a low stature plant.
  • It grows as a native wildflower.
  • Plants usually have rhizomes.

Additional Information

  • The plant prefers a luminous place with direct sunlight.

Further Information

  • Discover Life has a page dedicated to the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Bigelowia nudata.
  • The University of Georgia holds images of this plant.
  • United States Department of Agriculture