Found in August and September, in grassy fields, growing to the height of 2 or 3 feet.
The graceful and elegant stalk is smooth, round, and shining. Color, light yellow-green.
The upper leaves are lance-shaped, long-pointed at either end, with entire margins; they spring from the stalk with a noticeable arch. The lower leaves are larger, more nearly oval, lengthening to a margined base or stem; they are sometimes sparingly notched. In arrangement alternate, with small leaves putting forth from the angles. Color, a yellowish-green.
The ray flowers are from 8 to 12 in number. The heads are arranged, in little spires, along the upper sides of slender stems, which form a long, spreading, curving plume.
This is perhaps the handsomest of the clan in growth. It dries well for winter decoration.
PLUME GOLDENROD: S. juncea.
| Common Goldenrod. | Solidago Canadensis. |
| Tall Goldenrod. |
Found by the wayside, hedgerows, thickets and fields, everywhere; common: blossoming in August and September.
The round, leafy stem is stout and tall, sometimes reaching to the height of 6 feet; it is rough-downy, or hairy, to the touch, and of a light yellowish-gray color.