Solidago satanica
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Doria satanica (Lunell) Lunell |
Solidago satanica, the devil's goldenrod, is a rare North American plant species in the sunflower family. It is native to the state of North Dakota in the north-central United States. It was first described in 1911 from specimens collected near Devil's Lake in Ramsey County.[2]
Solidago satanica is a perennial herb up to 80 cm (32 inches) tall. Leaves are lance-shaped. Flower heads are each about 3 mm high. The species appears to be closely related to S. canadensis.[2]
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