species 19,326 observations
Stiff-leaved Goldenrod
Solidago rigida
Field notes
Solidago rigida, known by the common names stiff goldenrod and stiff-leaved goldenrod, is a North American plant species in the family Asteraceae. It has a widespread distribution in Canada and the United States, where it is found primarily east of the Rocky Mountains. It is typically found in open, dry areas associated with calcareous or sandy soil. Habitats include prairies, savannas, and glades.
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native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Noted Sunflower Moth, Brown-hooded Owlet, Wavy-lined Emerald, Pink-barred Pseudeustrotia Moth
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Carpenter-mimic Leafcutter Bee, Dark-veined Longhorn Bee, Drury's Long-horned Bee, Hairy-banded Mining Bee
34
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Carbonifera Goldenrod Gall Midge, Goldenrod Gall Fly, Goldenrod Bunch Gall Midge, Goldenrod Brussels Sprout Gall Fly
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Bramble Mason Wasp, Smiling Mason Wasp, Isodontia philadelphica, Aster Bee Fly
56
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Goldenrod Soldier Beetle, Blue-winged Scoliid Wasp, Northern Paper Wasp
565
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Sheltered animals
Animals that nest or roost in it
Ripiphorus californicus, Eurytoma gigantea, Eurytoma obtusiventris, Galeopsomyia haemon
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Plant type
- Perennial Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS.