Thick Rough-leaf Goldenrod

Solidago rugosa var. aspera
Asteraceae — Aster family
Native

Middle Run Valley Natural Area
October 2022

var. rugosa, left, and var. aspera

Middle Run Valley Natural Area
November 2022

Per the Delaware flora checklist, var. aspera has "thick, firm leaves that are strongly rugose veiny".

Guide to Solidago of Delaware

Photos copyright David G. Smith

Information from the Delaware Flora Checklist used with author's permission.