Common Wrinkle-Leaved Goldenrod
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Common Wrinkle-Leaved Goldenrod
solidago rugosa
The Common Wrinkle-Leaved Goldenrod is a bright yellow plant that attracts many butterflies! It's a favorite among bees and helps make our gardens beautiful.
Habitat: Commonly found in fields, meadows, and along roadsides.
Appearance
The Common Wrinkle-Leaved Goldenrod has tall, often reddish, hairy stems and distinctive dark green leaves with deeply wrinkled surfaces. Its numerous small, bright yellow flowers grow in dense, upright, or arching clusters, creating a vibrant display.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyAsteraceaeGenusSolidago
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Interesting facts
A special fly lays eggs in its stem, causing a round, woody gall to form!
Indigenous peoples brewed its leaves into a tea for various traditional remedies.
Its vibrant yellow flowers were once used to make natural dyes for clothing!
This goldenrod is often mistaken for ragweed, but it doesn't cause hay fever!
Special abilities
Ability
Underground Expansion
Common Wrinkle-Leaved Goldenrod has creeping underground rhizomes that help it spread and quickly colonize new sunny areas.
Ability
Late-Season Fuel Stop
Common Wrinkle-Leaved Goldenrod blooms late in the season, providing essential nectar for migrating butterflies and other pollinators.
Ability
Herbivore Deterrent
Its leaves and stems contain special chemicals that make them less tasty to hungry animals, helping it stay safe.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 100-200 cm
- Spread
- 30-60 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.2-0.4 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late Summer to Fall
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Gathers nectar and pollen for food.
pollinates
Monarch Butterfly
Danaus plexippus
Feeds on nectar during migration.
parasitizes
Goldenrod Gall Fly
Eurosta solidaginis
Larvae develop inside stem galls.
eats
Goldenrod Leaf Beetle
Trirhabda virgata
Larvae and adults feed on its leaves.
Traits
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Also known as
Rugosa GoldenrodWrinkle-Leaved Goldenrod
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Safety
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
No special safety notes yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Common Wrinkle-Leaved Goldenrod?
100-200 cm
How wide does Common Wrinkle-Leaved Goldenrod spread?
30-60 cm
How big are the flowers on Common Wrinkle-Leaved Goldenrod?
0.2-0.4 cm
When does Common Wrinkle-Leaved Goldenrod bloom?
Late Summer to Fall
Is Common Wrinkle-Leaved Goldenrod edible?
Yes
Is Common Wrinkle-Leaved Goldenrod toxic?
None
What is Common Wrinkle-Leaved Goldenrod's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Common Wrinkle-Leaved Goldenrod pollinated?
Insect
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