Oligoneuron riddellii

Species category

Flower, Weed

Common name

Riddell's goldenrod

Diagnostic characters

Planting unit

AcheneAchene:
A dry, hard, one-chambered, one-seeded indehiscent fruit, as in buckwheat (Fagopyrum) or sunflower (Helianthus). The fruit wall is not united with the seed coat.

Shape

Oblanceolate

Size

  • Length 2–2.5 mm
  • Width 0.5–0.7 mm
  • Thickness 0.5–0.7 mm

Color

Light brown 

Texture

Smooth with longitudinal lines 

Other structures

Indentation below pappusPappus:
Modified calyx in Asteraceae, composed of hairs, bristles, awns, or scales. The pappus-like structure attached to milkweed seeds is termed a coma. 
crown present. 

Identification notes

BasalBasal:
The base of the fruit or seed opposite the apical end.
end with an elongate attachment. Some pappusPappus:
Modified calyx in Asteraceae, composed of hairs, bristles, awns, or scales. The pappus-like structure attached to milkweed seeds is termed a coma. 
may be attached.

Noxious weed seed categories

Not listed

AOSA examination list

Not included

Nomenclature

Family

Asteraceae

Valid name

Oligoneuron riddellii (Frank ex Riddell) Rydb.

Synonyms

Solidago riddellii Frank ex Riddell

 Solidago riddellii.  Achenes with a basal end that has an elongated attachment.
Solidago riddellii. Achenes with a basal end that has an elongated attachment.
 Solidago riddellii.  Achenes with a basal end that has an elongated attachment.
Solidago riddellii. Achenes with a basal end that has an elongated attachment.