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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Canada Goldenrod
Solidago canadensis
keystone
caterpillars
101
bees
41
hosts
23
food
73
flowers
610
shelter
4
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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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Hairy Goldenrod
Solidago hispida
keystone
caterpillars
97
bees
31
hosts
21
food
48
flowers
486
shelter
3
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Pine Barren Bog Goldenrod
Solidago stricta
keystone
caterpillars
76
bees
16
hosts
20
food
27
flowers
374
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Northern Goldenrod
Solidago multiradiata
keystone
caterpillars
52
bees
16
hosts
9
food
26
flowers
316
shelter
1