Other common names:
Rough Goldenrod, Tall Hairy Goldenrod, Wrinkleleaf Goldenrod Other scientific names: Solidago aestivalis, Solidago aspera, Solidago villosa Family: Composite Family (Asteraceae) Group: Goldenrods Distinctive features:
Very rough leaves and very rough stem. Similar species: • Rough-leaved Goldenrod (Solidago patula) - has rough leaves and a smooth, ridged stem. • Hairy Goldenrod (Solidago hispida) - also has a hairy stem, but has a different form. Flowers: Summer, Autumn; Yellow; Indistinguishable parts (petals); Yellow, late summer and fall. Leaves:
Rough. Height:
1-2 m (3-5 ft) Stem:
Rough with stiff hairs. Habitat: Wet Areas; Fields and thickets, damp ground. Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 448 Peterson's Field Guide to Wildflowers: 192 ROM Field Guide to Wildflowers of Ontario: 186 Native/Non-native:
Native Status:
Common.
Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: rugosa: wrinkled For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers Photographs:
192 photographs available, of which 14 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.
Range Map is at the bottom of the page
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