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Search Term(s): Solidago erecta (1 record found)
Search Term(s): Solidago erecta (1 record found)
ASTERACEAE
Aster Family
Aster Family
Solidago erecta (slender goldenrod)
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Synonym
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Solidago: from the word for heal, to make whole; erecta: erect, upright
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
September-October
Physiographic Province
☐ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain
County Distribution
☐ New Castle
☑ Kent
☑ Sussex
Habitat
Dry pine woodlands and sandy roadsides
State Status
Common
Piedmont Status
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Coastal Plain Status
Common
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
Southern
Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern
North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
5
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
Goldenrods are an important nectar source for multiple Moth and Butterfly species, as well as a variety of other insects. In addition, S. sempervirens is the host plant for Papaipema duovata (Seaside Goldenrod Borer Moth), and the species is a critical nectar source for coastal, migratory monarch butterflies.
Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
Leaves and upper stems glabrous.
Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
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