Solidago speciosa
Solidago speciosa, the showy goldenrod, is a North American species of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. It grows in the province of Ontario in central Canada, as well as in the eastern and central United States.
Solidago speciosa is a perennial herb up to 200 cm tall, producing a thick underground caudex. One plant can produce as many as 5 stems, each with up to 300 small yellow flower heads.
;VarietiesSolidago speciosa var. rigidiuscula Torr. & A.Gray - mostly in western portions of rangeSolidago speciosa var. speciosa - mostly in eastern portions of range