The pineland rayless goldenrod is a native flowering sub-shrub in the daisy family (Asteraceae), native to the southeastern United States, including North Carolina. It can be found in moist to wet areas of pine barrens and savannas, but also in moist sandy open pinelands and wet prairies. The genus name commemorates Jacob Bigelow (1787–1879), an American physician and botanist. The species epithet is Latin for "naked" and references the absence of ray florets in the heads. This plant will grow 1 to 2 feet tall and form clumps over time. It prefers moist loam or sandy soil in full sun to light shade. Propagation is by cuttings or division. The basal leaves are lance-shaped, and the stem leaves are linear. The yellow disc flowers have no rays and occur in clusters of heads at the top of branched stems. Blooming occurs from summer to fall, and flowers attract pollinators. Use this plant along a pond or bog or a moist area of the pollinator/native garden.
Curated pairwise relationships between this plant and others in the library — who feeds
whom, who competes, who confuses the pests. Green reads as a good pairing, red as one to avoid.
No curated interactions recorded for this species yet.
Also noted by NC State
Related species the NC State Plant Toolbox flags for this plant — look-alikes to tell
apart, and plants that play a similar role in a planting. Ones we carry in the library are linked.