Solidago rugosa Ait. - Rough-leaved Goldenrod
Family - Asteraceae
Stems:
Base of plant with rhizome.
Lower stem.
Upper stem.
Leaves:
Inflorescence:
N/A
Involucre:
Flowers:
Flowering - September - November.
Habitat - Low woods, meadows, old fields, pine woods.
Origin - Native to North America.
Other information - This goldenrod can be found scattered throughout much of Alabama. THe plant can be identified by its rhizomes, densely pubescent stems, and rugose leaves. The upper cauline leaves are sessile to very short petiolate.
Alabama Distribution:
Photographs taken at Fort Benning, GA., 10-10-05.
The genus name Solidago derives from the Latin "solidus" meaning "whole" or "to make whole" and the Greek "ago" meaning "leader". The name Solidago means "uniter (used as a healing medicine)".
The species epithet rugosa derives from the Latin "rug(os)" meaning "a wrinkle, fold" referring to the texture of the leaf surfaces.
