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Search Term(s): Solidago rugosa var. rugosa   (1 record found)

ASTERACEAE
Aster Family
Solidago rugosa var. rugosa  (thin wrinkle-leaf goldenrod)   
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Synonym
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Solidago: from the word for heal, to make whole; rugosa: wrinkled
Life Form
Perennial Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
September-October
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☑ Sussex

Habitat
Dry to wet soils in woodlands and roadsides
State Status
Common
Piedmont Status
Common
Coastal Plain Status
Common
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
Northern
Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
4
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
Goldenrods are an important nectar source for multiple Moth and Butterfly species, as well as a variety of other insects. In addition, S. sempervirens is the host plant for Papaipema duovata (Seaside Goldenrod Borer Moth), and the species is a critical nectar source for coastal, migratory monarch butterflies.
Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
Thin hairy leaves.
Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
Forested Floodplains and Riparian Swamps (Piedmont)
Forested Floodplains and Riparian Swamps (Coastal Plain)