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Solidago flexicaulis L. 



S. la f /folia L. 



Broad leaved goldenrod 



Damp ground. Rare. Bank of the Ausable near H. Brown farm, 

 and at the head of Cascade lake. August. The leaves resemble to 

 some extent those of the large leaved goldenrod, but they are more 

 pointed at the base. The flower heads are much smaller. 



Solidago uliginosa Nutt. 



Willow leaved goldenrod 



Swamps and wet places, rarely on dry ground. Occasional. In a 

 marsh southeast of Raybrook. August. 



Solidago puberula JVtitt. 



PUBERULENT GOLDENROD 



Sandy hillocks about half a mile southeast of Raybrook. August. 

 Rare in North Elba, but very abundant in the sandy region between 

 Rainbow station and Rainbow lake. 



Solidago Canadensis L. 



Canadian goldenrod 



Pastures, clearings, roadsides and along fences. Very common and 

 variable in size. August. 



S. Canadensis glabrata Porter 

 With the typical form. 



Solidago rugosa Mill. 

 Hairy goldenrod 

 Roadsides, fence rows and clearings. Common. August. 



Solidago arguta Ait. 

 Sharp toothed goldenrod 



Woods and open places. Very common. July and August. It begins 

 to blossom earlier than the other goldenrods of this region. 



It is nearly as early as S.Jimcea Ait. which does not appear in North 

 Elba, but which is plentiful in the neighboring town of Jay. 6". squar- 

 rosa Muhl. occurs just over the line at Cascade lake and may be expected 



