Solidago rigida
species of plant
Solidago rigida, known by the common names stiff goldenrod and stiff-leaved goldenrod, is a North American plant species in the family Asteraceae. It has a widespread distribution in Canada and the United States, where it is found primarily east of the Rocky Mountains. It is typically found in open, dry areas associated with calcareous or sandy soil. Habitats include prairies, savannas, and glades.
Description
Soliadgo rigida is a tall, leafy perennial. Its leathery leaves are large for a goldenrod, reaching 3–6 cm (1+1⁄4–2+1⁄4 in) wide and 8–20 cm (3+1⁄4–7+3⁄4 in) long. It produces heads of yellow flowers in the late summer and fall. Its fruit is a wind-dispersed achene.
Galls
This species is host to the following insect induced galls:
Asphondylia s-rigida-bud-rosette-gall
Asteromyia carbonifera (Osten Sacken, 1862)
Gnorimoschema gibsoniella Busck, 1915
Calycomyza solidaginis Kaltenbach, 1869
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Subspecies
Subspecies
Solidago rigida subsp. glabrata (E.L.Braun) S.B.Heard & Semple – southeastern + south-central U.S.
Solidago rigida subsp.
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