Top native goldenrods
5 species, native to the US, ranked by caterpillars, then bees and other hosts, food, flowers and shelter.
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Common Wrinkle-leaved Goldenrod
Solidago rugosa
keystone
caterpillars
98
bees
33
hosts
21
food
60
flowers
514
shelter
3
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Bluestem Goldenrod
Solidago caesia
keystone
caterpillars
98
bees
31
hosts
21
food
57
flowers
478
shelter
3
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Early Goldenrod
Solidago juncea
keystone
caterpillars
96
bees
30
hosts
21
food
48
flowers
484
shelter
3
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Northern Seaside Goldenrod
Solidago sempervirens
keystone
caterpillars
94
bees
31
hosts
21
food
50
flowers
508
shelter
2
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Pine Barren Bog Goldenrod
Solidago stricta
keystone
caterpillars
76
bees
16
hosts
20
food
27
flowers
374