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Arching, plume-like panicles of bright yellow top sturdy, erect stems. The green leaves are narrow, toothed, wrinkled, and rough textured.
• | Attracts Butterflies |
• | Lt. Sum-Fall |
• | Naturalizing |
Goldenrod (Solidago) is unfairly blamed for being the source of pollen or allergens which affect those who suffer from hay fever. Pollen from goldenrod is too heavy to travel by air whereas ragweed pollen, which is released close in time to that of solidago, is easily carried and is the true source of this discomfort.
Can form large masses in fields that were once cultivated.