Fauna
Plant · GBIF taxon 5388967

Common Wrinkle-leaved Goldenrod

Solidago rugosa

Also known as Wrinkleleaf Goldenrod, Rough-stemmed Goldenrod, Wrinkled Goldenrod

Rough stems and distinctly wrinkled, deeply veined leaves give this hardy perennial its name and characteristic rugged feel. arching plumes of tiny golden-yellow flowers burst into bloom late in the summer, forming dramatic sprays that brighten damp open ground. Underground rhizomes spread steadily to form robust colonies that anchor wet soils and feed hundreds of native pollinators before winter.

PerennialWildflowerLate Bloomer
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Key facts
Diet & prey
  • Autotrophic (Photosynthetic)
Predators
  • White-tailed Deer
  • American Goldfinch
  • Goldenrod Gall Fly
ThreatsWetland drainage, invasive species encroachment, premature seasonal mowing
HabitatsMoist meadows, bogs, stream edges, damp thickets, roadside ditches
Life spanPerennial (indefinite via clonal rhizomes)
Classification
  1. OrderAsterales
  2. FamilyAsteraceae
  3. GenusSolidago
  4. SpeciesSolidago rugosa
Range & activity
Range data is not available yet.
Safe observation
Interaction riskLow
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  2. Moderate
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  4. Very high
Why interaction risk is low
Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
  • Leaf Texture: Gently rub the upper foliage to feel the coarse, sandpaper-like surface that distinguishes it from smooth goldenrods.
  • Pollinator Watching: Visit blooming stands on warm autumn afternoons to observe native solitary bees, wasps, and beetles feeding.
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