goldenrod
Canadian Goldenrod
Solidago canadensis
Perenial Herb
A Perennial growing to heights of 4 feet, the flowers are yellow, and seem to be sprinkled onto the stem at the tip. They look a little like they have been dipped in something yellow.
Solidago canadensis
Perenial Herb
A Perennial growing to heights of 4 feet, the flowers are yellow, and seem to be sprinkled onto the stem at the tip. They look a little like they have been dipped in something yellow.
DESCRIPTION:
Flower
Flowers are borne on numerous small heads with overlapping clusters of yellow petals.
Flower
Flowers are borne on numerous small heads with overlapping clusters of yellow petals.
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WHOLE PLANT:
Stem
Plant grows from a single, strong stem with many leaves and flowers at the top.
Stem
Plant grows from a single, strong stem with many leaves and flowers at the top.
Leaves
Alternate leaves surround the central stems and are gradually reduced upwards. Leaf blades are entire or commonly toothed and have three veins on the upper surface.
Alternate leaves surround the central stems and are gradually reduced upwards. Leaf blades are entire or commonly toothed and have three veins on the upper surface.
WHERE TO FIND IT:
Grows in disturbed soil along roadsides, stream banks and along ditches. An invasive plant, it spreads through a strong root system which is hard to get rid of.
Grows in disturbed soil along roadsides, stream banks and along ditches. An invasive plant, it spreads through a strong root system which is hard to get rid of.