Solidago rugosa ssp. aspera (Aiton) Cronq.
southern rough-stemmed goldenrod, barrens goldenrod
southern rough-stemmed goldenrod, barrens goldenrod
July 10,
Wells State Park, Sturbridge
This is a plant of relatively dry, open habitats. Leaves are gradually reduced upwards; basal and lowermost stem leaves are much reduced, soon deciduous.