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Search Term(s): Solidago flexicaulis   (1 record found)

ASTERACEAE
Aster Family
Solidago flexicaulis  (broad-leaf 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; flexicaulis: bent (flexed) stem
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
August-September
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☐ Sussex

Habitat
Rich woodlands, slopes and floodplains; primarily of the Piedmont, very rare on the Coastal Plain
State Status
Common
Piedmont Status
Common
Coastal Plain Status
Rare
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
Northern
Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
8
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
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Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
Forested Floodplains and Riparian Swamps (Piedmont)
Tuliptree Rich Wood (Piedmont)
Tuliptree Rich Wood (Coastal Plain)
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