Photo of Nevada Goldenrod (Solidago spectabilis)

View high resolution

This patch of Nevada goldenrod (Solidago spectabilis) is growing at Inyo National Forest in California. Although best-known as species of grasslands such as meadows, prairies, and savannas, goldenrods occur in habitats as diverse as deserts, forests, and wetlands. This species prefers locally-wet sites such as seeps, springs, and streambanks in deserts, mountain valleys, and alkali flats.