species 20,411 observations
Early Goldenrod
Solidago juncea
Field notes
Supports All
682
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Goldenrod Gall Moth, Brown-hooded Owlet, Wavy-lined Emerald, Pink-barred Pseudeustrotia Moth
96
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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
30
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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
21
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Parancistrocerus pensylvanicus, Canada Case-bearing Leaf Beetle, Boreal Goldenrod Leaf Beetle, Western Encephalitis Mosquito
48
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Ligated Furrow Bee, Orange-legged Furrow Bee, Golden Sweat Bee
484
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Sheltered animals
Animals that nest or roost in it
Eurytoma gigantea, Eurytoma obtusiventris, Galeopsomyia haemon
3
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Moisture
- Dry Well drained
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Resists
- Poor soil
- Plant type
- Perennial Wildflower
From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.